UK Heatwave Expected to End Next Week as Temperatures Drop
Met Office gives verdict on exact date the heatwave is going to end

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The UK has experienced record-breaking temperatures, with highs reaching 34.8C in London. The Met Office predicts the heatwave will conclude by Sunday, May 31, when temperatures will drop below 25C across the country. Health alerts remain in effect for several regions until then.
- 01The highest temperature recorded was 34.8C at Kew Gardens, London, on May 25.
- 02A UK Health Security Agency amber heat health alert is active until May 27 for several regions.
- 03Temperatures are expected to remain high, with 31C on Wednesday and gradually decreasing to 24C by Sunday.
- 04The heatwave threshold is set at 25C for most regions, with higher thresholds for southern England.
- 05Record temperatures for May have been confirmed, surpassing previous records from 1922 and 1944.
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The UK has been experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record levels. The Met Office reported a peak of 34.8C at Kew Gardens, London, on May 25, marking the highest temperature recorded in meteorological spring. The heat is expected to persist this week, with forecasts of 31C on Wednesday and 30C on Thursday. However, the Met Office anticipates the heatwave will end by Sunday, May 31, when temperatures are projected to drop below 25C across the UK. An amber heat health alert is currently in effect for several regions, including the West Midlands and London, while a yellow alert is issued for other areas. The heatwave threshold varies, set at 25C for northern regions and 26C or 27C for southern England. Following the peak temperatures, conditions will cool significantly, with lows expected in the early 20s and even 18C in places like Glasgow and Plymouth by Sunday evening.
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The ongoing heatwave poses health risks, particularly for vulnerable individuals, prompting health alerts.
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