YIKES! 🥵 #UK records hottest ever May day as temperature climbs to 34.8°C [94°F] in west #London

24 May 2026

Summary

- The record for the UK's hottest May day has been broken, with temperatures reaching 34.8C in Kew Gardens in London

- This exceeds the previous highest May temperature by a full 2C, and the heat "would be exceptional in the UK even in mid summer, let alone in May", the Met Office says

- The hottest May day in Wales has also been recorded, and Scotland and Northern Ireland have had their hottest days of the year so far

- In England, amber heat health alerts are in place for many areas until Wednesday, while in Sussex and Kent, South East Water says "very high demand" has led to supply interruptions

- With the hot weather set to continue into Tuesday, here's some advice on how to stay cool and sleep in the heat, plus the health risks to be aware of"

Source:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1w24llvj48t

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