London recorded the hottest May temperature in the UK, with 32.3C measured at Kew Gardens. Temperatures reached 28C or higher for a third consecutive day, meeting the criteria for an official heatwave. Tropical nights are likely overnight into Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures not dropping below 20C, which is unusual for May. Forecasters expect the heatwave to intensify into Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures potentially rising to 34C, which would be the hottest May weather on record. Heat alerts remain in place until 5pm on Wednesday. The UKHSA warns of increased deaths, especially among people aged 65 and over or those with health conditions, along with higher demand on health and social care services.
"London has experienced the hottest May temperature in the UK with 32.3C recorded in Kew Gardens. The mercury reached the high on a third consecutive day of 28C or higher in London - meaning we are officially in a heatwave."
"There is a strong chance of two consecutive tropical nights overnight into Monday and Tuesday. This happens when the temperature doesn't drop below 20C during the night - which is unheard of in May."
"Forecasters are warning the heatwave will continue to build into Monday and Tuesday, when temperatures could climb as high as 34C - which would represent the hottest weather ever experienced in May."
"The alerts, which will remain in place until 5pm on Wednesday, mean there is likely to be a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions and increased demand on all health and social care services, according to the UKHSA website."
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