- The UK is forecast to experience heatwave conditions over the bank holiday weekend, with temperatures potentially breaking the record for the hottest May day.
- Temperatures are predicted to reach 33C in southern England and the Midlands on Monday, which would exceed the current UK May temperature record of 32.8C.
- Highs of 28C are expected in parts of south-east England on Friday, with temperatures climbing above 30C across swathes of England and Wales over the weekend and into Tuesday.
- The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat health alerts for the Midlands, eastern England, and the South East, warning of potential minor disruptions to health and social care services.
- The Met Office attributes the very warm period to a high-pressure system bringing fine and settled conditions, though northwestern Scotland will be cooler and cloudier with some rain.
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