How long will the heatwave last?
Summary
The UK recently experienced a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures reaching 35.1°C in London, the highest in May on record. Cooler air will bring some relief in parts of England midweek, but hot weather is expected to return before gradually cooling down again by the weekend.Key Facts
- Temperatures hit 35.1°C at Kew Gardens, London, setting a new May record.
- Six amber heat health alerts were issued across parts of England due to the heatwave.
- Most weather stations in England and Wales broke their May temperature records on Monday and Tuesday.
- Cooler air will arrive in northern and eastern England on Wednesday, dropping temperatures by up to 10 degrees Celsius in some areas.
- Wales and south-west England will remain hot with highs near 30°C despite cooler air elsewhere.
- Hot air from France will return on Thursday, causing temperatures to rise again.
- Cooler weather, rain, and wind are forecast to move in from Friday through the weekend.
- Experts say this heatwave is unusual because such high May temperatures are rare and climate change has made heatwaves start earlier and get stronger.
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