DoomsdaysCWMay 26

Record for hottest #May night broken in #UK, while daytime temperature could hit 35C

May 26, 2026

Summary

- The record for the hottest May day in the UK could be broken again, with lunchtime temperatures hitting 32.2C at #London's Heathrow

- On Monday, 34.8C in #KewGardens was recorded in south-west London - beating the previous May record, set in 1922 and 1944, by 2C

- Last night, the UK had the hottest night in May on record - with minimum temperatures of 21.3C in south London and 20.9C in Emley in West Yorkshire

- Three teenagers died in water on Monday, police say - in Warwickshire, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire, while a man in his 60s died in the sea in Cornwall after trying to help two relatives in difficulty

- Much of #England and #Wales are now in an official #heatwave - we answer: Why is it so hot? How do I stay cool? How unusual is this heat?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz7220e44dgt

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#RecordBreakingHeat #England #Wales #Scotland #ClimateDiary

Hottest May day record broken again as temperature hits 35C in London

Today's 35C in Heathrow and Kew Gardens beats the record set yesterday of 34.8C (94.6F), also in south-west London.

BBC News
Show threadCanavuMar 12
Europe
London, UK: Currently 11°C and cloudy. High of 12°C today. Tonight: Rain expected with a low of 7°C. Euro-forecasts and mapping: https://canavu.com/cavanu-starline-weather-page/ #London #UKWx https://youtu.be/n_q0etsRS-I
Canavu Starline Weather Page – Canavu Starline

Show threadCanavuMar 6
🇪🇺 Europe
London, UK
A typical grey day. Current: 9°C. Light rain and drizzle expected throughout the afternoon with a high of 11°C. Winds remaining light. Clearing slightly by Saturday morning. 🌧️
UK outlook: https://canavu.com/cavanu-starline-weather-page/ #London #UKwx https://youtu.be/dnx84SXKqME
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Show threadCanavuFeb 21
London, UK
Current: 14°C. Unseasonably mild but gray. Light drizzle expected off and on through the afternoon. Classic London weather for late February. 🇬🇧
#LondonWeather #UKwx #MetOffice
Details: https://canavu.com/cavanu-starline-weather-page/ https://youtu.be/6Ydmk7_eTdg
Canavu Starline Weather Page – Canavu Starline

Show threadCanavuFeb 3
London, UK (Met Office) A classic gray day in London! 🇬🇧 High of 9°C with persistent drizzle and overcast skies. It’s a "light your favorite candle and stay inside" kind of day. If you're out, mind the puddles! 🌧️ #LondonWeather #UKWx https://youtu.be/hGHvpUIk44I
03/02/2026 - Wet and wintry - Evening Weather Forecast UK – Met Office Weather

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Show threadCanavuJan 28

London, UK A bit of "London Gray" today. ☁️ High of 8°C with overcast skies and a light mist. It’s not pouring, but it’s definitely damp. A perfect day for a museum or a cozy pub corner.

#London #UKWx #LondonWeather https://youtu.be/9OgNCRF0YNc

28/01/2026 - Sunny breaks in cloud - Afternoon Weather Forecast UK – Met Office Weather

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Show threadCanavuJan 19
London: ☁️ Gray skies over the Thames today. Typical London weather with a high of 9°C and a bit of mist. A perfect day for a museum visit or a cozy pub lunch. 🇬🇧 #London #UKWx https://youtu.be/IbbqbjDvBeo
Week Ahead 19/01/2026 – Classic January with wet and windy spells – Met Office weather forecast UK

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Show threadCanavuJan 13
London, UK ☁️ Typical London: Overcast and mild. Temperatures are sitting around 10°C (50°F). Rain is expected to return later this week, so enjoy the dry (if grey) spells today! #LondonWeather ##ukwx https://youtu.be/py6odETRmJg
13/01/2026 - Skies start to brighten - Afternoon Weather Forecast UK – Met Office Weather

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Show threadCanavuJan 12
London, UK A bit of a damp and "grey" Monday in London town. ☁️ Highs of 9°C with occasional drizzle. It’s the kind of day that calls for a warm pub lunch and a pint. 🍻 #LondonWeather #UKwx #MondayVibes https://youtu.be/L7A2hp0-FFQ
12/01/2026 - Showers pushing in - Morning Weather Forecast UK – Met Office Weather

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Show threadCanavuJan 11
London, UK
A classic London "mizzle" (misty-drizzle) today. High of 8°C with gray, overcast skies. It’s damp and a bit dreary, but perfect for a cozy pub afternoon. Winds are light, but the humidity makes it feel a bit raw. 🇬🇧☔ #London #LondonWeather ##ukwx https://youtu.be/OJfTShxOnr4
11/01/2026 - Milder conditions with rain - Afternoon Weather Forecast UK – Met Office Weather

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