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UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row

Temperature reaches 35.1C at Heathrow on Tuesday after 34.8C high at Kew Gardens in London on Monday

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Europe sizzles under record May heatwave; 7 die in France

Western Europe is grappling with an unprecedented May heatwave, with record-breaking temperatures causing fatalities in France and prompting widespread warnings. A "heat dome" has pushed temperatures significantly above average, with France and Britain experiencing their hottest May days ever recorded. Experts link these extreme conditions to climate change, warning of…

The Times of India · May 26

Amber health warning extended as temperatures soar

The hottest May temperature could be broken again on Tuesday with highs of 35C forecast, although thunderstorms could provide some relief.

Evening Standard · May 26

Amber health alert extended in parts of England as 35C predicted

Heat warning now in place until 5pm on Thursday, with Tuesday temperatures on track to break May records

The Guardian - UK · May 26

UK endures ‘tropical night’ after heatwave breaks May record for second day

Kew Gardens in south-west London hit 34.8C on Monday.

Evening Standard · May 26

UK breaks May temperature record with sweltering ‘tropical night’

The temperature didn’t fall below 21.3C overnight in south London

The Independent UK · May 26

Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record

France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government said seven people…

France 24 · May 26

London heatwave: Wildfire threat to Buckingham Palace as climate change 'turns Royal Parks into tinderboxes'

Exclusive: Royal Parks have exactly the ‘land cover types most susceptible to wildfire under drying conditions,’ say mapping experts

Evening Standard · May 26

I stopped checking the weather forecast – and got a series of wonderful surprises

Like so many Britons, I usually consult a weather app before venturing out of the house – and often cancel plans if I don’t like what I see. Here’s what happened when I went cold turkey for a week

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain

LONDON - Temperatures hit record highs for May in Britain, Ireland and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week.

Bangkok Post · May 26