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Europe May 19, 2026

UMVA EXCLUSIVE: MAY MELTDOWN IMMINENT: 80-Year Heat Record Threatened in Fiery 24-Hour Forecast

UMVA EXCLUSIVE: MAY MELTDOWN IMMINENT: 80-Year Heat Record Threatened in Fiery 24-Hour Forecast

UMVA has learned that Brits are in for a scorching bank holiday weekend, with temperatures set to soar into the mid-20s.

After a week of typical British weather, including a washout on Tuesday and cloudy skies on Wednesday, the nation is gearing up for a dramatic shift in conditions.

According to information obtained by UMVA, temperatures will climb towards 20°C on Wednesday, with a forecaster revealing that the real change will come as the weekend approaches.

People enjoy the sunshine whilst sitting in Victoria Gardens in central London on May 2, 2026. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images)

The UK is expected to bask in lows of 23°C in Manchester, 26°C in London, and 20°C in Cardiff, with the hottest days falling on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

While it's unlikely to match the record-breaking 32.8°C recorded in 1944, there's a small chance temperatures could reach 30°C, making it a weekend to remember.

A meteorologist has confirmed that from Thursday onwards, temperatures will rise above average, with some southern areas approaching 20°C and potentially even higher in the South East by the bank holiday weekend.

A couple struggle to keep their umbrella because of the strong winds nearby the Parliament in London. (Photo by Krisztian Elek/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Met Office confirms thunderstorms and rain for UK before bank holiday heatwave

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