Temperatures did not drop below 21.3C overnight at Kenley Airfield, south London, making it a 'tropical night', the Met Office said.

The UK is forecast to see its hottest May day on record on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach 33C in southern England and the Midlands.

Weather forecasting models suggest the UK could see temperatures rise to 35C as a heatwave grips the country - the Met Office has forecast 33C highs for Monday

The Met Office said the criteria for a heatwave was met at Heathrow today when the mercury soared to 30C by 2pm.

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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…

Eight areas in England met the heatwave threshold - three or more days of consecutive hot weather - on Sunday, the Met Office said

Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean on Sunday

The UK saw its hottest May day for at least 79 years on Sunday as London recorded 32.3C

Eight parts of England are now in heatwave conditions as parts of the UK are set to see record-breaking temperatures today after the UKHSA issued a warning for excessive heat

Britain is experiencing its hottest weather of 2026 so far, with temperatures surging across England as forecasters warn that parts of the country could climb to 35C in the coming…

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Highs of 35C are forecast on Monday and Tuesday

The UK recorded its all-time hottest May temperature as a part of London hit 33.5C on Monday.

LONDON: Britain broke its record on Monday for the hottest day in May, according to the national weather agency, with the mercury rising to 33.5C near London as the country baked…

After spending the entire winter longing for the summer's warmth, Britons usually end up complaining that it's too hot - particularly when they're trying to sleep.

Up to nine counties saw record breaking temperatures on Monday amid a 'historic' 35C bank holiday heatwave in Britain.

The United Kingdom registered on Tuesday its warmest dawn ever recorded for a May month, with a minimum temperature of 21.3 degrees Celsius in south London, according to the…

Temperatures did not drop below 21.3C overnight at Kenley Airfield, south London, making it a 'tropical night', the Met Office said.

A UK record for the highest daily minimum temperature for May was set overnight as the temperature did not fall below 21.3C at Kenley Airfield, south London

A UK record for the highest daily minimum temperature for May was set overnight, the Met Office said.