UK experiences ‘tropical night’ after hottest ever May day
Summary
The UK set a new record for the highest minimum temperature in May, with temperatures staying above 21.3°C overnight in London. Several places in England and Wales experienced heatwave conditions with highs reaching around 35°C, and the warm weather is linked to climate change.Key Facts
- The UK broke the record for the highest daily minimum temperature in May for two days in a row.
- On Monday night, temperatures did not drop below 21.3°C at Kenley airfield in south London, classifying it as a “tropical night.”
- On Monday, Kew Gardens recorded 34.8°C, the hottest May temperature since records began.
- At least 12 locations broke temperature records on Monday, and 97 monitoring sites reached or exceeded 30°C.
- A heatwave is defined as temperatures reaching or passing 28°C for three days in a row in parts of the UK, which was met in several areas by Sunday.
- More hot weather with highs near 35–36°C was expected on Tuesday in southern England, Wales, and other regions.
- Firefighters worked overnight to control a fire in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, caused by the high temperatures and dry conditions.
- Scientists link the increasing heat and extreme weather to climate change and carbon pollution, which are making heatwaves more frequent and severe.
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