The Met Office has warned that the United Kingdom faces an increased risk of heatwaves this summer following a record-breaking end to spring that saw temperatures reach unprecedented levels for the month of May.
In its latest three-month outlook covering June, July and August, the national forecaster said hotter-than-average conditions are more likely across much of the country, increasing the chances of heat-related impacts during the summer months. The Met Office said hotter summers are now around twice as likely compared with the 1991–2020 climate average.
