tropical night
Coverage of tropical night in the Nexus archive.
- Britain hit by 63,000 lightning strikes during 'tropical night' as Met Office extends thunderstorm warning in record-breaking heatwave
Britain experienced 63,000 lightning strikes during a 'tropical night' as the Met Office extended thunderstorm warnings amid a record-breaking heatwave.
- Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
An exceptionally early heat wave in May 2026 shattered temperature records across Western Europe, causing at least eight deaths, including drownings and sports-related incidents. The UK recorded its hottest May day at 34.8°C, triggering health alerts, while fires and disrupted transportation exacerbated the crisis.
- UK experiences ‘tropical night’ after hottest ever May day
The UK experienced a 'tropical night' on Monday, with temperatures at Kenley airfield in south London not falling below 21.3°C, breaking the record for the highest daily minimum temperature in May for the second consecutive day. This followed the UK's hottest May day since Met Office data began.
- Feeling hot, hot, hot... Britain faces first ever May 'tropical night' as more heat records could be broken
Britain is set to experience its first-ever May 'tropical night' as temperatures rise, potentially breaking more heat records. The event highlights unusual weather patterns and growing concerns about climate-related extremes.