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Record-breaking heat rewrites May temperature records across the UK
The final days of May have brought an exceptional spell of heat to the UK, with widespread impacts on both daytime and night-time temperatures.
Deep Dive: How unusual is the heat?
The final days of May have seen an exceptional spell of heat across the UK, with temperatures reaching levels rarely experienced at this time of year.
Week ahead: How long will the heat last?
Temperatures at the start of the week have already reached well above late-May averages and a number of temperature records have been broken.
How the land surface observations network enhances understanding of weather and climate
Weather observations are on everyone’s mind at the moment, with provisional May daily maximum and minimum air temperature records already reported and further warmth on the way.
Bank holiday forecast: A hot and settled weekend
High pressure will dominate the UK’s weather through the bank holiday weekend, bringing a spell of increasingly warm and sunny conditions.
Weekly weather quiz: Test your knowledge!
Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.
Providing an evidence base on climate risk
Earlier this week, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) published the Fourth Climate Change Risk Assessment - Independent Assessment (CCRA4-IA).
Weekend weather: A hot and bank holiday weekend ahead?
It is not often that prolonged hot and sunny weather aligns with a bank holiday weekend, but this weekend looks set to deliver exactly that.
Pollen forecast: Will we see levels rise over the weekend?
Pollen levels remain largely low across the UK through the next few days, though a gradual increase is expected.
When was the last time the UK reached 30°C in May?
With temperatures rising in the coming days and the likelihood of figures in excess of 30°C over the weekend and into the start of next week, we take a look at how often this threshold is reached in May and what's behind the figures.
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