How hot will it get in London this bank holiday heatwave?
London is experiencing a significant heatwave, with temperatures reaching record highs. The Met Office reported that Saturday was the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures hitting 30.5C. Forecasts predict that temperatures could rise to 33C in London on Monday and Tuesday, potentially breaking the May temperature record.
- ▪Saturday, May 23, was the hottest day of the year so far, reaching 30.5C in Kent.
- ▪The Met Office forecasts highs of 33C in London on Monday and Tuesday.
- ▪Current May temperature record stands at 32.8C, recorded in Camden Square, London, in 1922.
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