England could break May heat record again with 35C possible in some areas
England is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 35C in some areas. The UK recorded its highest May temperature on Monday at 34.8C, surpassing previous records. Health alerts have been issued due to the extreme heat, with warnings for dehydration, especially among vulnerable populations.
- ▪Forecasters predict temperatures could reach 35C in parts of England on Tuesday.
- ▪The UK recorded its highest May temperature at 34.8C on Monday.
- ▪Health alerts have been issued across much of England due to the heatwave.
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- ▪ An Unusually Early Heat Wave Breaks Temperature Records Across Western Europe — Inside Climate News
- ▪ An exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe — NPR — News
- ▪ Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe — Phys.org
- ▪ Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Europe swelters under unusually early heatwave — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Exceptionally early heatwave shatters records, brings deaths in Europe — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ UK Heat Wave Could Break May Temperature Record — NYT — World
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England could break May heat record again with 35C possible in some areas26 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHenry MooreANDY RAIN/EPA/ShutterstockForecasters are warning temperatures could reach 35C in parts of England on Tuesday as a record-breaking heatwave continues.On Monday, the UK recorded its all-time highest May temperature as part of London reached 34.8C.That provisional figure, recorded in Kew Gardens, also surpassed the hottest bank holiday Monday on record - 33.3C in August 2019."This heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone in May", the Met Office said.
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