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Hottest May day on record in UK as temperatures pass 34C

rise further in the South and South East of England, with forecasters warning of possible 35C heat on Monday and Tuesday. The UK recorded its warmest May night on Sunday, with highs

UK heatwave expected as temperatures near record highs for May

UK on Sunday, with temperatures nearing May records. The [Met Office](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/met-office) said readings at Heathrow at midday on Sunday showed temperatures had reached 28C (82F) across three consecutive days – the threshold

The UK could hit 28C this weekend - is another heatwave on the way?

UK. While it will get drier, brighter and slightly warmer on Friday, it is the weekend when high pressure gradually builds in from the south and we see temperatures rising more significantly. ![Two BBC weather

'Extraordinary' heat health alerts to come into force as record May heat possible

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) normally issue heat-health alerts during the core season of 1 June to 30 September. But, as the temperature significantly rises, they have issued "extraordinary" alerts for the Midlands, eastern

Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns

UK on Friday.** Fresher air pushing in from the west should suppress temperatures - although highs of 27 or 28C (81-82F) are still expected in south-east England. Most places should be dry with

Developing heatwave across Europe to send UK temperatures above 30C

rise into the mid to high 30s in the coming days. By Sunday, temperatures could exceed 40C in parts of France, including Paris. The June temperature record of 37.6C set in 1947 is likely

Amber heat warnings issued for parts of southern England

Sunday, with the potential for 33C in the same areas on Monday. Gregory Wolverson, the Met Office’s deputy chief forecaster, said: “This week’s weather reflects a contrast we often see in summer, with

Spring warmth set to return with 26C forecast next week

Sunday, temperatures will have risen to around 12-16C. This will be close to the average for the time of year. With lighter winds it should actually start to feel warmer than

UK temperatures break May records for second day in a row

rising temperatures because of human-caused climate change. The Met Office's chief operational meteorologist Dan Suri also said the high temperatures were due to "the influence of warmth building under an area of high

Summer warmth to return for weekend but heatwave chances fade

rising temperatures High pressure is set to build from the south. However, instead of moving right across the UK it is expected to stall just to the west, sending north or north-westerly winds across

UK experiences ‘tropical night’ after hottest ever May day

UK is 28C, applied to London and north of the capital towards Cambridgeshire. In eight parts of England, those conditions were already met by Sunday evening, including in Heathrow, Kew Gardens and Northolt London

Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' set

rise since she played the Big Weekend Introducing Stage in 2023. "To think of everything that has happened since then is just crazy." The Brit starlet has had a standout past year, securing major award

Hot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekend

Sunday, which would be relatively rare for May. Days exceeding 30C - known as "very hot" days by the Met Office - used to be much rarer. During the last decade, the number of these "very

UK records its highest ever May temperature

Sunday broke the UK’s highest minimum temperature for May, with Kenley airfield recording a low of 19.4C. The warm weather across western Europe may be welcomed by many enjoying time off work

Temperatures could reach 30C in bank holiday weekend heatwave

rise as high as 30C in parts of the UK as a potential heatwave develops across the long bank holiday weekend.** [Heat health alerts, external](https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-health-alerts/heat?type=heat) have been issued by the UK Health

UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row

UK at this time of year is 28C, which applies to London and areas north of the capital towards Cambridgeshire. Heatwave conditions were already met in eight parts of England by Sunday night: Heathrow

Britain braces for busy roads as May bank holiday temperatures set to pass 30C

temperatures forecast to pass 30C in places by Monday, coastal roads are predicted to be among the busiest, with long queues expected towards seaside resorts and the Port of Dover, where delays in border checks

Is there a late spring heatwave on the way?

rise as high as 28C ahead of the bank holiday weekend.** This comes after a period of unusually cold weather last week. For the next few days temperatures will be back up to nearer average

Seven deaths in France linked to record-high temperatures

rise further on Tuesday. “What I can say today is that there have been seven deaths linked directly or indirectly to the heat,” the government spokesperson, Maud Bregeon, told French television TF1, adding that five

Wednesday briefing: ​Can the UK adapt in time to a new normal of extreme heat?

rising temperatures is expensive – and the heat will probably most impact those who have the least resources to adapt. Ethnic minorities and people living in the most deprived areas of England have the highest risk