Hot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekend
Summary
The UK is experiencing unusual hot weather in May, with temperatures reaching into the high 20s and low 30s Celsius. This heat is expected to strengthen over the bank holiday weekend, possibly breaking the May temperature record.Key Facts
- Temperatures reached over 28°C (82.4°F) in London on Friday, the hottest day of the year so far.
- The heatwave may reach 33°C in southeast England by bank holiday Monday, possibly the warmest May day on record.
- Amber heat health alerts are in place for parts of England, signaling health risks for children and older adults.
- Some areas could experience their third day above the heatwave threshold by Sunday, officially declaring heatwaves.
- The UK Met Office notes that "very hot" days above 30°C have become more common in recent decades.
- The hot weather is linked to human-caused climate change and may last about a week before temperatures return to normal.
- Scotland and Northern Ireland will see milder heat but increasing temperatures after the holiday weekend.
- The heat could affect health and social care services due to the length and intensity of the heatwave.
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