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Hottest May day ever as London hits 34.8C in 2C leap from previous records

The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, is also the highest May temperature.

Evening Standard

UK records its hottest ever day in May as temperature hits 34.8C

Scientists say record-breaking heat is a reminder of how climate crisis is affecting lives

The Guardian - UK

Britain records hottest day of 2026 as 35C heatwave scorches London, Kent and Southeast England

Britain is experiencing its hottest weather of 2026, with temperatures soaring across England and parts of the country potentially reaching 35C. Official heatwave conditions have been declared in southern and eastern England, prompting amber heat-health alerts due to the extreme heat and potential strain on services.

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Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to be even warmer

Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens.

The Independent UK

London heatwave: Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to hit 34C in capital

Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens

Evening Standard

Sizzling temperatures could mean hottest bank holiday on record

It comes as the Met Office has said heatwave conditions have now been met in eight parts of England.

The Independent UK

Hottest May day for nearly 80 years as parts of UK hit heatwave threshold

Highest temperatures of 2026 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as Kew Gardens in London reaches 32.3C

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UK records hottest day of year at 30.5°C; more extreme heat likely over bank holiday

The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures climbing to 30.5°C in Frittenden, Kent, as forecasters warned that an even more intense spell of heat is likely over the bank holiday weekend.

The Times of India

UK records hottest day of year as forecasters warn of more extreme heat

Temperature reaches 30.5C in Kent as amber health alerts issued before bank holiday temperatures rise

The Guardian - UK

London expected to swelter in 31C on Sunday as May heatwave set to break record

It’s set to get even hotter in London with the Met Office predicting 31C on Sunday afternoon

Evening Standard

Temperatures in UK could be hotter than the Seychelles on Saturday

The UK will enjoy another very warm and sunny day on Saturday, with 30C likely to be recorded in the south of England, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

UK enjoys hottest day of the year with temperatures forecast to climb further

The Met Office said temperatures reached 26.9C in Heathrow, west London, early on Friday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Port of Dover warns of two-hour long queues for processing amid EU border checks

The port is preparing for 18,000 travellers between Friday and Sunday, and warned that the busiest periods each day will be between 6am and about 1pm.

Evening Standard

‘Full-on summer heat’: western Europe braces for unusually high temperatures

Portugal, Spain, France and UK expected to exceed 30C on Friday and into next week, with new May records predicted

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Ferry passengers told to prepare for long queues and delays at Port of Dover

The port is preparing for 18,000 travellers between Friday and Sunday.

The Independent UK

Winter on Monday, scorcher on Friday – why this weather whiplash might not be as unusual as you think

LET’S UNPACK THAT: They say spring has many faces, but this May seems to have a multitude. Helen Coffey asks the experts why we seem to be experiencing all the seasons in one week

The Independent UK

How hot will it get in London this bank holiday heatwave?

Saturday was the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to rise further

The Times of India

London heatwave set to hit 29C temperatures this weekend as UK turns warmer than Athens and Ibiza

London and southern England are set for a significant heatwave this Bank Holiday weekend. Temperatures are forecast to reach 29C, potentially exceeding popular Mediterranean destinations. This warm spell follows a period of cold and wet weather. Health officials have issued alerts advising caution for vulnerable groups. This could be one…

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London heatwave: Capital could sizzle in 33C this weekend on UK's 'hottest ever May day'

Met Office forecaster gives 40% chance of record-breaking 33C high in southern England on Sunday

The Independent UK

UK braces for bank holiday heatwave as temperatures could soar to 33C

Britain is set to be hotter than Greek holiday destinations like Santorini and Mykonos

Evening Standard

Temperatures of up to 30C forecast for bank holiday weekend

Temperatures in the UK are expected to exceed those forecast in Mediterranean hotspots including Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini over the weekend.

Evening Standard

London weather: FIVE-DAY heatwave to start on Friday says Met Office with temperature set to hit 30C

The capital will be hotter than Athens and Ibiza over the Bank Holiday weekend

The Independent UK

Live weather maps: Where could thunderstorms hit UK after Met Office issue warning in record-breaking heatwave

Thunderstorms are forecast across the country on Tuesday evening

Evening Standard

London weather: Thunderstorms before capital basks in predicted 27C mini-heatwave this week

Heavy rain set to hit London before predicted temperature high of 27C later this week

The Independent UK

UK set to be hotter than Athens as temperatures climb to 26C ahead of bank holiday

The Met Office predicts there will be highs of 23C in Manchester, 26C in London and 20C in Cardiff by the end of the week

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