Hottest May day for nearly 80 years as parts of UK hit heatwave threshold
The UK is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures expected to reach record highs for May. The Met Office has indicated that temperatures could hit 34C, surpassing the previous record of 32.8C. Health alerts have been issued due to the extreme heat, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
- ▪Temperatures in the UK are forecasted to reach 34C over the bank holiday weekend.
- ▪The Met Office has declared a heatwave as temperatures have exceeded 28C for three consecutive days.
- ▪Amber health alerts have been issued for several regions, indicating potential health risks, especially for older adults.
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The sun rising over London, seen from Richmond park, on Sunday. The record temperature for May of 32.8C is expected to be broken over the bank holiday weekend. Photograph: Brook Mitchell/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe sun rising over London, seen from Richmond park, on Sunday. The record temperature for May of 32.8C is expected to be broken over the bank holiday weekend. Photograph: Brook Mitchell/AFP/Getty ImagesUK weatherUK heatwave expected as temperatures near record highs for MayForecasters say temperatures could hit 34C on Monday, with amber health alerts in place across much of EnglandHayden VernonSun 24 May 2026 08.51 EDTLast modified on Sun 24 May 2026 08.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA heatwave is expected to be declared in parts of the UK on Sunday, with…
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