UK heatwave 2026 is bringing one of the hottest and earliest heatwaves on record, with temperatures reaching levels typically seen at the height of summer rather than late May. The extreme weather continues across parts of England and Wales.
The Met Office said the country is currently experiencing an 'exceptional spell of warmth for May', after temperatures reached around 35°C (95°F) in some areas. The heat has triggered health alerts, travel disruption concerns and growing interest in how long the unusually hot conditions could continue into June.
