UK Heatwaves Expected as Temperatures Near Record Highs for May As the bank holiday weekend approaches, a sweltering heatwave is expected to grip the UK, with temperatures nearing record highs for May.
The Met Office has issued warnings about the dangers of extreme heat, and it's hard not to feel a sense of déjà vu – another round of record breaking temperatures, another stern warning.
The UK's heatwave criteria are well established: three consecutive days above 28C (82F) in London and its surroundings, or 26 27C in other areas.