Hottest ever start to May as temperatures hit 29C
Summary
On Thursday, it was the hottest start to May on record in the UK, with London reaching 29.3C (84.7F). This warm spell was due to high pressure over the UK bringing a sustained flow of warm air.Key Facts
- Thursday was the hottest start to May ever recorded in the UK, with temperatures hitting 29.3C in London.
- The previous record was 27.4C, set in Scotland in 1990.
- London was hotter than several European cities, including Athens and Rome.
- The high temperatures were caused by an area of high pressure over the UK.
- High pressure is a large area in the atmosphere where air moves towards the ground, getting warmer as it does so.
- The warm spell was also due to clear skies and a dry ground, which can heat up quickly.
- To cool down, there needs to be strong winds, a change in wind direction, or the arrival of clouds and rain.
- Temperatures are expected to decrease over the Bank Holiday weekend, as wind conditions change.
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