UK records hottest day of the year so far, with warnings of more extreme heat this weekend
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 30.5C in Kent. Forecasters predict that the hot weather will continue, potentially leading to the hottest May day on record on Monday. Health alerts have been issued due to the extreme heat expected over the bank holiday weekend.
- ▪Temperatures in Kent reached 30.5C, marking the first time since 2012 that the UK has exceeded 30C in May.
- ▪Forecasters expect temperatures could reach 33C in southern England and the Midlands on Monday.
- ▪The UK Health Security Agency issued amber heat health alerts for several regions, indicating a rise in health risks.
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Forecasters expect the hot weather to continue, with the UK likely to see its hottest May day on record on Monday, when temperatures could reach 33C is southern England and the Midlands. Photograph: Steven Paston/PAView image in fullscreenForecasters expect the hot weather to continue, with the UK likely to see its hottest May day on record on Monday, when temperatures could reach 33C is southern England and the Midlands. Photograph: Steven Paston/PAUK weatherUK records hottest day of the year so far, with warnings of more extreme heat this weekendTemperatures in Kent reached 30.5C, marking the first time since 2012 that the UK has exceeded 30C in MayNadeem BadshahSat 23 May 2026 15.58 EDTLast modified on Sat 23 May 2026 15.59 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe UK has recorded its…
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