- Britain is forecast to experience temperatures up to 30C over the bank holiday weekend, potentially making it the warmest day of the year.
- Meteorologists suggest there is a 40% chance temperatures could reach 33C in parts of southern England on Sunday, which would surpass the current May record of 32.8C from 1922.
- The UK is expected to be hotter than popular Greek holiday destinations such as Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini.
- The UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health alerts for the Midlands, eastern England, and south-east England, warning of minor impacts on health and social care services.
- A heatwave is officially recorded when an area experiences at least three consecutive days with temperatures meeting or exceeding its regional threshold.
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