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May heatwave
Coverage of May heatwave in the Nexus archive.
- More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves
Over 2,700 deaths in the UK were linked to heatwaves in May and June. Temperatures reached 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June, both record highs.
- No surprise there! England has its warmest spring on RECORD thanks to the 'exceptional' May heatwave - leaving parts of the country at risk of drought
England experienced its warmest spring on record due to an exceptional May heatwave, which has led to parts of the country being at risk of drought.
- Temperatures to drop after record-breaking May heatwave - with rain and fresher conditions on the way
Temperatures are expected to drop following a record-breaking May heatwave, with rain and cooler conditions arriving. The shift marks a break from the previous extreme heat.
- From sizzling to soggy! Rain brings relief after May heatwave ends in dramatic weather flip for start of June
Rain brings relief after a May heatwave ends, marking a dramatic weather shift at the start of June. The transition from extreme heat to cooler conditions is highlighted as a significant change.