Parts of UK record warmest day in years as heatwave ...
Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales experienced their highest temperatures in 2025 so far on Saturday. ITV National News
www.itv.comShort answer: Yes. There has been a sustained heatwave in the UK in May 2026, with multiple records set for May highs and even May nights, driven by a strong high-pressure system. Several outlets reported temperatures reaching or exceeding the mid- to high-30s Celsius in parts of England and Wales, including the London area.
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Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales experienced their highest temperatures in 2025 so far on Saturday. ITV National News
www.itv.comEight areas in England, including Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens, have met the threshold for a heatwave so far today, the Met Office tells the BBC.
www.bbc.comTemperatures will drop slightly in some areas starting on Wednesday
www.independent.co.ukTemperatures soared to 35.1C in Kew Gardens, south-west London, according to provisional figures.
www.bbc.comTuesday could be even hotter for many, Met Office warns
www.independent.co.ukIt comes after the UK recorded its hottest May day on record as part of London reached 34.8C on Monday.
www.bbc.comTemperatures reach 33.4C in London, as officials warn of a lack of water in England.
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