UK to be hotter than Hawaii on Friday, but rain and thunder are on the way
The UK is forecast to experience unusually high temperatures on Friday, with some areas reaching up to 27°C, surpassing expected temperatures in Hawaii. The warm weather coincides with May Day celebrations and marks a brief early-summer spell before conditions turn more changeable. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted to follow as the warm, humid air moves in from the south.
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