The United Kingdom has recorded its hottest May day on record, according to multiple news outlets. The Guardian reported that the temperature hit 34.8C, marking the UK's hottest ever day in May. The BBC and Independent both reported temperatures topping 34C, while the Daily Mail indicated that temperatures reached 35C during what it described as a "historic" heatwave.
The record-breaking temperatures came during a bank holiday weekend. According to the Guardian, fierce heat was sweeping across Europe during this period. The BBC reported that the UK had recorded its warmest May night on Sunday prior to the daytime record, with temperatures reaching 19.4C.
The Independent reported that a trio of weather records has fallen in the UK. The Daily Mail stated that up to nine counties saw record-breaking temperatures during the heatwave.
Scientists cited by the Guardian stated that the record-breaking heat is a reminder of how the climate crisis is affecting lives. The Daily Mail also reported warnings of a "super El Niño" in the months to come.
The heatwave was associated with at least two fatalities. According to the Daily Mail, a death occurred in Hastings, East Sussex, after a "medical incident." The outlet also reported that a 15-year-old boy drowned at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln on Sunday.
The record temperatures represent a significant weather event for the United Kingdom, with multiple records being broken across the country during the bank holiday weekend.
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