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Tesco Extra, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer on Winchester High Street have shut multiple chilled food aisles for a fifth straight day after temperatures topped 30°C. The refrigeration failures follow a week-long heatwave that peaked on Bank Holiday Monday, with repairs delayed by ongoing extreme heat. Customers report empty shelves and long queues as stores struggle to cope.
Overnight lightning storms cut power to 50,000 homes in six counties. National Grid declares emergency as engineers race to restore supply.
New research reveals the overlooked toll of extreme heat on the body, with London doctors reporting a 34% spike in heat-related cardiac arrests last summer. The findings expose gaps in public health strategies as climate change accelerates.
Cooler air sweeps across England Wednesday, ending the May heatwave, but Wales and southwest England face renewed heat by Friday. Climate scientists warn of intensifying early-season extremes.
London soars past 35°C as provisional data confirms Tuesday’s historic peak, marking the first time May temperatures have breached records on consecutive days since records began.
Britain will roll out the first nationwide UV-index alert system next summer, warning the public of dangerous sun exposure levels. The move follows a 40% rise in skin cancer cases over the last decade, with 16,800 new diagnoses recorded in 2023 alone.
Temperatures in Hampshire are set to exceed 30°C until Thursday, forcing rail operators to suspend services and prompting a health alert. Forecasters warn of a prolonged spell of sweltering conditions, with peak heat of 31°C on Tuesday.
Meteorologists confirm Tuesday could mark the first time England breaks May’s all-time heat record twice in a single week, with some regions expected to exceed 35°C. The Met Office warns of dangerous conditions as wildfire risks surge alongside extreme temperatures.
Temperatures hit 34.8°C on Monday, shattering records, while Nicola Sturgeon faces fresh scrutiny over her ex-husband Peter Murrell’s embezzlement case. The political fallout intensifies as calls grow for transparency and accountability.
Britain sizzled as Cambridge hit 28.2°C on Friday, smashing the previous May high set 68 years ago. The Met Office confirmed the record, warning of more extreme weather ahead.
Temperatures in Winchester soared to 32°C on Monday, kicking off a week-long heatwave that threatens to shatter UK records. The Met Office warns of extreme UV, high pollen, and moderate pollution, urging residents to take precautions amid dangerous conditions.
Southern England is baking under temperatures exceeding 30°C, marking a rare May heatwave. Officials warn this could be a precursor to an even hotter summer ahead.
Temperatures in Hampshire are set to meet official heatwave criteria for the first time this year, with forecasts predicting daily highs above 27°C through Thursday. The Met Office warns of prolonged exposure risks as Southampton edges closer to Athens and Barcelona in heat intensity.
The Met Office has issued its first-ever extreme heat warning as Britain hurtles toward an unprecedented peak this week. Records from the 1990s are set to shatter as Heathrow Airport nears 41°C on Tuesday, with rural areas expected to hit 43°C.
Southern England is set to roast this weekend as temperatures hit 27°C, the highest of 2024 so far. The Met Office warns holidaymakers to prepare for a scorcher with no rain in sight.
Britain braces for a historic May heatwave, with southeast England forecast to hit 33°C on Monday—potentially smashing the 1944 record. Health officials issued unusual yellow alerts across the Midlands and eastern regions as UV levels spike to dangerous highs.
Winchester will sizzle at 29°C this bank holiday weekend, outshining Barcelona and Athens in a rare hot spell that peaks Monday. The Met Office warns of high pollen, UV, and heat stress as residents prepare for four days of relentless sunshine.
Britain is set to swelter through its hottest May weekend in decades, with temperatures forecast to hit 30°C in southern and central regions. The UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health alerts across the Midlands and south-east England, warning of elevated risks for vulnerable groups.
Forecasters warn of a potential heatwave across parts of England this weekend, with temperatures set to soar to 28C—marking the warmest spell of the year so far. Heavy showers may disrupt plans in some regions, while coastal areas face cooler breezes.
Temperatures across Britain are set to rebound sharply next week, with parts of the southeast expected to hit 26°C. After a chilly, unsettled spell, forecasters warn of a dramatic turnaround as high pressure brings sunshine and soaring warmth.
Temperatures hit 20.9°C on Wednesday, marking the year’s highest so far as high pressure delivers relentless sunshine. The balmy conditions will linger into Friday, then plummet next week as Arctic air arrives with wintry showers.
Temperatures hit 20C in parts of Wales and Cornwall on Wednesday, marking the warmest day of 2026 so far. Meteorologists warn of deceptive UV levels despite moderate spring heat.
Temperatures across England and Wales are forecast to hit 19°C this week, marking the warmest spell of the year so far. The surge in warmth coincides with the spring equilux, signaling the end of longer nights.