Heatwaves Are Not Just a Summer Problem Anymore The UK is bracing for its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to reach near record highs.
A Met Office spokesperson has described temperatures reaching close to 35C in May as "pretty historic," but are these events just anomalies or signs of things to come?
The UK's heatwaves have been well documented over the years, with some particularly severe ones occurring in recent decades. However, what sets the current situation apart is its timing and geography.