The UK is set to be hotter than the Seychelles this bank holiday weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach 33°C on Monday, potentially making it the hottest May day on record.
According to the Met Office, Saturday will see temperatures of around 30°C in southern England, surpassing those in Athens, Split, and Victoria in the Seychelles. The current May record of 32.8°C, set in 1922 and 1944, could be broken.
Friday was already the hottest day of the year so far, with 28.4°C recorded in Heathrow, Cambridge, and Cranwell. The heatwave is expected to continue through Sunday, with 31°C predicted.
However, not all areas will bask in sunshine. A cold front may bring patchy drizzle to north-west Scotland, Northern Ireland, and some western coastal regions. UV levels will be high, with a UV index of seven expected in Cardiff and London on Saturday, and Manchester on Sunday.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber heat health alerts for several regions, warning of a potential rise in deaths, particularly among the elderly and those with health conditions. Yellow alerts are in place for other parts of England.
