UK weather: 29C forecast for parts of country as hot spell to intensify

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Hottest day of the year so far sets up possible May 1 heat record

The UK could be in for a record-breaking start to May, with temperatures forecast to reach 29°C in parts of south-east England.

Map shows where in the UK is set to reach 29 degrees this week

Temperatures are expected to climb even higher, with highs of 27°C expected today (Picture: BNPS) Some lucky areas of the UK are set to reach 29°C tomorrow as forecasters hint that highs of 30°C could be even reached. Monday saw one of the hottest day of the year so far, with a temperature of 24.5°C recorded in St James’s Park, London. Yesterday managed to just creep above this, with 24.9°C recorded n Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire. But temperatur…

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Met Office map turns red as temperatures forecast to reach 28°C in some parts of UK

Watch as a Met Office weather map turns red, illustrating temperatures in the high twenties, as the week progresses.

UK weather: Met Office weather map turns red as temperatures forecast to reach 28°C in some parts of the UK

Watch as a Met Office weather map turns red, illustrating temperatures in the high twenties, as the week progresses.