Hottest day of year so far as temperatures soar on bank holiday weekend
The UK is experiencing its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 29.1C in Kent. The heat is expected to intensify over the bank holiday weekend, potentially breaking May temperature records. Health alerts are in place due to the extreme temperatures, particularly affecting vulnerable groups.
- ▪Temperatures reached 29.1C at Frittenden in Kent, surpassing the previous day's maximum of 28.4C in London.
- ▪Amber heat health alerts are in effect for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England, indicating risks to health services.
- ▪Monday is forecast to be the hottest May day on record, with temperatures potentially reaching 34C.
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Hottest day of year so far as temperatures soar on bank holiday weekendImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Temperatures are set to soar across the weekend after Saturday was declared the hottest day of the year so far.ByTomasz SchafernakerBBC MeteorologistPublished23 May 2026, 00:04 BSTUpdated 1 minute agoTemperatures will continue to soar across the bank holiday weekend following the hottest day of the year so far on Saturday. As of 2pm, temperatures had reached 29.1C at Frittenden in Kent, beating the previous day's maximum temperature of 28.4C in London.The heat is forecast to intensify throughout the long weekend, reaching heatwave criteria in a number of locations.Daytime highs are forecast to reach the upper 20s Celsius in many areas, with the low 30s Celsius likely in the week…
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