The United Kingdom is bracing for a heatwave over the upcoming bank holiday weekend, with meteorologists forecasting a 40 percent likelihood that temperatures in parts of southern England could soar to 33 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
If the mercury hits 33C, it would surpass the current May record of 32.8C, which was set in 1922, thereby marking the warmest May day on record in the UK. The UK Health Security Agency has responded by issuing heat health alerts for much of the Midlands, eastern England, and south-east England, cautioning of ‘minor impacts’ on health and social care services.
On Saturday, temperatures are expected to reach 28C in London, while parts of south-east England will see highs of 27C. The heat is set to intensify further on Sunday and bank holiday Monday, with the capital potentially reaching 33C and the Midlands seeing 30C.
For a detailed temperature tracker and updates on how hot it will be in your area, please refer to our comprehensive UK heatwave live tracker.
