An African plume is set to bring a forecast 35C heatwave to the UK this May bank holiday weekend, with some parts of the country potentially seeing temperatures 2C or 3C warmer than the previous May record on Monday

Forecasters have warned of scorching temperatures this weekend as the UK is set to record the hottest day of the year so far

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Sunday could be the warmest May day on record, forecasters have said

Much of the country can expect scorching weather over the bank holiday weekend

Sunday could be the warmest May day on record, forecasters have said

Highs of 35C are forecast on Monday and Tuesday