Heatwaves and Human Agency: A Changing Climate's New Normal? The UK is bracing itself for its hottest May bank holiday on record, with temperatures forecast to soar into the 30s.
The Met Office has issued amber heat health alerts for several regions, warning of a significant risk to vulnerable groups such as the elderly and young children.
This prolonged heatwave is not just intense; it's also striking in its duration. While the UK has experienced hotter days before, this warm spell shows no signs of abating.