UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row
The UK has experienced its highest-ever May temperatures for two consecutive days, reaching 35C at Heathrow. This follows a previous record of 34.8C at Kew Gardens, marking a significant increase from the previous May peak of 32.8C set in 1922. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms as the heatwave continues across the country.
- ▪Heathrow recorded a temperature of 35C, the highest ever for May in the UK.
- ▪The previous May record was 32.8C, set in 1922.
- ▪The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across England.
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London has recorded temperatures in the mid-30s for two consecutive days. Photograph: Jack Taylor/ReutersView image in fullscreenLondon has recorded temperatures in the mid-30s for two consecutive days. Photograph: Jack Taylor/ReutersUK weatherUK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a rowTemperature reaches 35C at Heathrow on Tuesday after 34.8C high at Kew Gardens in London on Monday Tell us: how are you coping in the UK heatwave? Kevin RawlinsonTue 26 May 2026 10.17 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 10.28 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe UK has recorded its highest-ever May temperature for the second consecutive day, as thermometers hit 35C (95F) at Heathrow and Kew Gardens in London, the Met Office said.The latest high was recorded the day after the…
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