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Temperatures could reach 33C on Sunday, potentially making it the warmest May day on record. The Met Office forecasts a heatwave over the bank holiday weekend, with parts of the UK hotter than Greece.
The UK is set for a scorching bank holiday weekend with temperatures soaring to 30C in parts of England, following a week of unsettled weather.
Temperatures could reach 33C in southern England on Sunday, potentially making it the warmest May day on record. The heatwave is set to exceed Mediterranean destinations.
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The Met Office expects an official heatwave as temperatures rise to 33C over the Bank Holiday weekend, potentially breaking the May record of 32.8C.
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The UK is set for an exceptional heatwave this May bank holiday, with temperatures reaching 33C. A heat health alert has been issued for parts of England from Friday to Wednesday.
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Met Office maps show 12 counties in southern England will hit 30°C on Sunday and Monday, potentially the hottest May since 2012.
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The UK could see its hottest May day on record this bank holiday weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 33C, hotter than Greek resorts like Santorini.
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Temperatures in the UK could reach 30C over the bank holiday weekend, hotter than Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini, as heat health alerts are issued.
Temperatures could reach 33C in southern England, potentially breaking the May record of 32.8C. Heat alerts issued for Midlands, eastern and south-east England.
Temperatures up to 30C forecast for UK bank holiday weekend, exceeding Greek hotspots like Mykonos. Heat health alerts issued for Midlands, eastern and south-east England.
The UK is set for an extremely hot bank holiday Monday, with highs of 31C and much of the country basking in warm, dry sunshine. At least 56 counties could see 26C or above.
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Temperatures up to 30C forecast for the UK over the Bank Holiday weekend, exceeding Greek hotspots. Heat health alerts issued for parts of England.
