Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK experienced its hottest May day on record on Monday, with Kew Gardens in south-west London provisionally reaching 34.8C, marking the highest ever meteorological spring temperature. The Met Office warned that temperatures could rise further on Tuesday, potentially reaching 35C to 36C across large parts of southern England and Wales, though afternoon thunderstorms might affect final readings. Heatwave conditions were met in numerous locations across England and Wales, with nearly a hundred sites surpassing 30C on Monday, and many areas expected to have experienced five consecutive days of heatwave by Wednesday. A Met Office study indicates that breaking the May temperature record is now three times more likely due to climate change, with forecasters noting that heatwaves are developing much more quickly than in the past. Amidst the extreme heat, the UK Health Security Agency issued its first amber health alert of the year, while South East Water apologised for supply issues, and a large fire broke out in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. In fullParts of Britain to sizzle in 36C heat on Tuesday after hottest May day on recordThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

Temperatures in Kent reached 30.5C, marking the first time since 2012 that the UK has exceeded 30C in May

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

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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…

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Brits are sweltering in an official heatwave normally seen at the height of summer, along with temperatures continuing to soar to 35C on Bank Holiday Monday

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

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

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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

Monday predicted to be hottest May day on record by large margin, as climate crisis makes 30C days more common

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Highs of 35C are forecast on Monday and Tuesday

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

The Met Office has confirmed a new temperature high for May at 33.5C, beating the long-standing May record of 32.8C which had been stood for more than 80 years

The UK is braced for a potentially historic day as forecasters say a trio of weather records could fall

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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…