Weather tracker: deadly May heatwave shatters records across Europe
Europe is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures reported in the UK and France. The UK recorded its highest May temperature at 35.1C, surpassing the previous day's record. The extreme heat has been linked to the deaths of seven individuals in France this week.
- ▪The UK recorded its hottest May temperature ever at 35.1C in Kew Gardens, London.
- ▪France also experienced record temperatures, reaching 36C on consecutive days.
- ▪Seven deaths in France have been attributed to the extreme heat this week.
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The UK and France reported their hottest ever May days this week as a ‘heat dome’ scorched Europe. Photograph: Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe UK and France reported their hottest ever May days this week as a ‘heat dome’ scorched Europe. Photograph: Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP/Getty ImagesWeather trackerEnvironmentAnalysisWeather tracker: deadly May heatwave shatters records across EuropeAlice Nightingale-Smith for MetDeskTemperatures across parts of continent around 10-15C above average for this time of year, while thunderstorms strike eastern AustraliaFri 29 May 2026 05.47 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 05.48 EDTShareEurope has experienced an exceptional heatwave this week, with temperature records broken across multiple countries under a persistent area of high…
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