Parts of England expected to hit 35C in ‘unprecedented’ May heatwave
Summary
Parts of England are expected to reach 35°C (95°F) on Monday, marking a new record for May temperatures in the UK. This heatwave is unusually early and intense, linked to changing climate patterns and a weather phenomenon called El Niño.Key Facts
- The UK Met Office predicts temperatures could hit 35°C, breaking the current May record of 32.8°C.
- Sunday was the hottest May day in at least 79 years, with Kew Gardens in London recording 32.3°C.
- Overnight temperatures reached 19.4°C in Greater London, nearly causing the first “tropical night” in May, where temperatures do not fall below 20°C.
- Several locations in England, including parts of London and Suffolk, are officially experiencing heatwave conditions.
- A “super El Niño” weather pattern, which warms ocean waters and intensifies weather events, is expected to increase heatwaves, with stronger effects developing by 2027.
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, and hot summers are becoming more common in the UK and Europe overall.
- Typically, the UK’s highest temperatures occur in late July or early August, so even hotter weather is expected later this summer.
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