Britain experienced its hottest May day on record, with temperatures reaching 33.5C on Monday. The spring bank holiday’s unseasonable heat surpassed the previous hottest May day record and also exceeded the hottest day of the year. Forecasts indicate temperatures could rise as high as 35C by afternoon. The highest temperatures are expected across Lincolnshire, the Midlands, western parts of East Anglia, and southwards into the London area. The Met Office said Monday would be the hottest day in May in UK temperature records, with highs around 35C. The heatwave broke the previous May record of 32.8C set in 1944 and also surpassed the hottest bank holiday record of 33.3C recorded in August 2019.
"Britain has experienced its hottest May day on record on Monday, as temperatures reached 33.5C. The spring bank holiday's unseasonable weather beats the record for the hottest May day ever, as well as the hottest day of the year, and could reach as high as 35C by the afternoon, forecasters say. Monday's scorching weather also smashes the record for the hottest bank holiday ever recorded after temperatures exceeded the 33.3C recorded in August 2019."
"The highest temperature is expected in an area covering Lincolnshire, the Midlands, western parts of East Anglia and southwards into the London area, where 35C is forecast. Today will be the hottest day in May in the UK in our temperature records, with highs of 35C expected, a Met Office spokesperson said. Records are usually only broken by tenths of a degree, making this heatwave unprecedented for the time of year."
"Temperatures are due to hit 35C by the afternoon on Monday (Met Office) Today's record-breaking heat exceeded the previous May temperature record of 32.8C, which was recorded in 1944. Parts of northern England, Wales, the Midlands, ea"
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