Britain Experiences Hottest May Night on Record with Temperatures Expected to Reach 36C
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Britain recorded its hottest May night ever, with temperatures not dropping below 21.3C in south London. Today, temperatures are expected to hit 36C, surpassing previous records. The extreme heat has led to health alerts and tragic incidents, including drownings, as many flock to beaches and parks.
- 01The Met Office reported a record low of 21.3C overnight at Kenley Airfield in south London.
- 02Yesterday marked the hottest Bank Holiday ever in the UK, with a temperature of 34.8C at Kew Gardens.
- 03Wales recorded its highest May temperature of 32.2C at Hawarden Airport, breaking an 82-year-old record.
- 04Amber and yellow health alerts are in effect across England due to the extreme heat.
- 05Water supply issues have affected around 500 properties in Kent and Sussex due to increased demand.
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Britain is experiencing unprecedented heat, waking up to the hottest May night on record with temperatures at Kenley Airfield, south London, not dropping below 21.3C. Today, temperatures are projected to reach 36C, breaking previous records. The Met Office noted that yesterday's Bank Holiday saw a scorching 34.8C at Kew Gardens, surpassing the highest May temperature recorded in 1944. Wales also set a new May record at 32.2C. Despite health warnings, many flocked to beaches and parks, resulting in tragic incidents, including drownings of a 13-year-old boy in Halifax and a 15-year-old in Lincoln. The extreme heat has led to amber and yellow health alerts across England, and water supply issues have disrupted around 500 properties in Kent and Sussex due to high demand. Authorities continue to warn about the dangers of swimming in open water as the country endures this heatwave.
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The extreme heat has led to health alerts and tragic drownings, while also causing water supply disruptions.
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