Overnight heat record set as temperatures billed to rise againpublished at 07:04 BST
07:04 BST
Imogen James
Live reporter
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People are rising in the UK to a provisional record for the highest overnight temperature in May as the heatwave gripping the country continues.
At Kenley Airfield, London, the mercury didn’t fall below 21.3C, which meteorologists class as a tropical night, breaking the record set the day before (19.4C).
Forecasters are warning that records set yesterday could again be broken as it is expected to reach 35C in parts of southern England.
Each of the four nations had their warmest day of the year so far on Bank Holiday Monday, and the UK recorded its all-time highest May temperature as part of London reached 34.8C.
The south-east will see the hottest temperatures, and other areas in England and Wales are expected to climb to the high 20s.
Further afield, France yesterday sweltered through its hottest May day since records began, with parts of Europe also enduring prolonged high temperatures.
We’ll bring you the latest on temperatures, how to stay cool, and developments during the warm weather.