England could break May heat record again with 35C possible in some areas
England is set to break its May heat record again with temperatures potentially reaching 35C on Tuesday, following Monday’s provisional record of 34.8C in Kew Gardens. The UK Health Security Agency issued an amber-heat health alert for much of England, warning of extreme conditions linked to high pressure and climate change impacts." "article": " England may surpass its May heat record on Tuesday, with temperatures potentially hitting 35C in parts of the southeast, according to forecasters. The Met Office confirmed Monday’s provisional record of 34.8C at Kew Gardens, surpassing the previous May high of 33.3C set in August 2019. Wales also recorded its hottest May day at 32.2C in Flintshire, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their highest temperatures of 2026 so far at 25.5C and 25.8C, respectively. The heatwave, driven by a high-pressure system trapping warm air, will bring dry, sunny conditions to most of England and Wales, though thunderstorms are possible in southern regions. The UK Health Security Agency issued an amber heat alert for areas including London, the West Midlands, and East of England, advising caution until Wednesday. Yellow alerts remain in place for other regions, with health warnings urging vulnerable groups to stay indoors between 11 AM and 3 PM. Extreme heat has already disrupted events, with animal welfare concerns leading to cancellations in Surrey, while thousands attended the Gloucestershire cheese-rolling race despite conditions. The AA warned drivers about vehicle interiors reaching 60C and urged never to leave children, pets, or vulnerable passengers unattended in parked cars. Meanwhile, water shortages affected around 500 properties in Sussex and Kent due to increased demand. Climate change has intensified such heatwaves, with the Met Office reporting a doubling of days above 28C and a tripling of days above 30C in the UK’s most recent decade compared to the 1961–1990 average. The average late-May temperature typically ranges from 14–20C, making this week’s conditions exceptionally early and severe. Experts emphasize the growing frequency of such extreme weather as a direct consequence of global warming.
England may surpass its May heat record on Tuesday, with temperatures potentially hitting 35C in parts of the southeast, according to forecasters. The Met Office confirmed Monday’s provisional record of 34.8C at Kew Gardens, surpassing the previous May high of 33.3C set in August 2019. Wales also recorded its hottest May day at 32.2C in Flintshire, while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their highest temperatures of 2026 so far at 25.5C and 25.8C, respectively. The heatwave, driven by a high-pressure system trapping warm air, will bring dry, sunny conditions to most of England and Wales, though thunderstorms are possible in southern regions. The UK Health Security Agency issued an amber heat alert for areas including London, the West Midlands, and East of England, advising caution until Wednesday. Yellow alerts remain in place for other regions, with health warnings urging vulnerable groups to stay indoors between 11 AM and 3 PM. Extreme heat has already disrupted events, with animal welfare concerns leading to cancellations in Surrey, while thousands attended the Gloucestershire cheese-rolling race despite conditions. The AA warned drivers about vehicle interiors reaching 60C and urged never to leave children, pets, or vulnerable passengers unattended in parked cars. Meanwhile, water shortages affected around 500 properties in Sussex and Kent due to increased demand. Climate change has intensified such heatwaves, with the Met Office reporting a doubling of days above 28C and a tripling of days above 30C in the UK’s most recent decade compared to the 1961–1990 average. The average late-May temperature typically ranges from 14–20C, making this week’s conditions exceptionally early and severe. Experts emphasize the growing frequency of such extreme weather as a direct consequence of global warming.
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