Health alerts issued for bank holiday weekend as record May heat forecast in UK
The UK is preparing for a bank holiday weekend with record-breaking temperatures expected to reach 33C. Amber heat health alerts have been issued for several regions, indicating potential risks to life and property. The hotter weather is attributed to a change in wind direction, bringing warmer air from hotter regions.
- ▪Temperatures are forecast to peak at 33C in southern England and the Midlands on Monday.
- ▪Amber heat health alerts are in effect from Friday afternoon until Wednesday evening.
- ▪The UK may experience its hottest day in May, surpassing the previous record of 32.8C set in 1944.
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People walking alongside Regent’s canal in London on Friday. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/ReutersView image in fullscreenPeople walking alongside Regent’s canal in London on Friday. Photograph: Chris J Ratcliffe/ReutersUK weatherHealth alerts issued for bank holiday weekend as record May heat forecast in UKTemperatures expected to reach as high as 33C in southern England or Midlands on Monday Britain braces for long, hot traffic queues amid extra border checks Raphael BoydFri 22 May 2026 08.35 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 08.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAmber heat health alerts have been issued for the bank holiday weekend as record-breaking May temperatures as high as 33C (91F) are expected in parts of the UK.The alerts – which indicate a possible risk to life as well…
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