It comes a day after the highest May temperature was recorded in at least 79 years
The UK has recorded its all-time hottest May temperature as a part of London hit 33.5C. Heathrow, in West London, broke the record on the bank holiday – a day after the country’s highest May temperature in at least 79 years was recorded.
Temperature records are usually broken by tenths of a degree, not several degrees. Parts of the South and South East are forecast to hit 34C or 35C on Monday and Tuesday as heatwaves continue.
Amber heat alerts across London, the South East and East Midlands will be in place until Wednesday, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) stated. Records could be broken for the hottest May day in the UK and England, which currently stands at 32.8C, with those out and about advised to wear sun cream to protect their skin.
The Met Office states that the Bank Holiday weekend will see an “exceptional spell of warmth for May” with a notable heatwave forecast.
Deputy chief forecaster Steve Kocher added: “Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday when we could see 33°C recorded in southern England and the Midlands. It is likely that the May and Spring UK temperature records will be broken over the Bank Holiday weekend… As well as it being hot, there will be lots of dry and sunny weather for much of the UK.”
Temperatures highs in London across the week
- Sunday, May 24 : Sunshine and gentle winds, with a peak of 32C .
- Monday, May 25: Sunny and a gentle breeze, with a potential high of 34C
- Tuesday, May 26 : Sunshine and light winds, with a possible peak of 34C .
- Wednesday, May 27 : Sunny and gentle winds, with a peak temperature of 24C .
- Thursday, May 28: Sunny and a gentle breeze, with a top temperature of 28C .
- Friday, May 29: A hot day of sunshine, with mercury rising to 29C .
- Saturday, May 30 : More sunshine and light winds, with a peak of 28C .
