Temperatures have reached 36.7°C at Merryfield, Somerset, provisionally making it the hottest June day on record again for the UK🥵
Wales has also seen its hottest June day with 35.9°C at Cardiff and Northern Ireland tied with 30.8°C at Castlederg 🌡️
Thinking of going for a swim? If possible, head to a lifeguarded beach.
Remember, the water can still be chilly at this time of year which can cause cold water shock.
If you get in trouble in the water #FloatToLive
👉Tilt your head back with ears submerged
👉Relax & control
Rain continues this afternoon for many, with some heavy, thundery bursts possible 🌧️
A little brighter further south and east, though some thundery showers clipping the far southeast later ⛈️
Feeling warm and rather muggy, especially in the southeast 🌡️
Pollen levels and UV levels are on the rise over the next few days
So if you're planning to enjoy the nicer weather on the weekend, you might want to pack some tissues as well as your suncream 🤧😎
The last of the hot spell, with temperatures climbing to 30°C in the sunshine across southeastern England 🌡️
Cloudier in Scotland and Northern Ireland with outbreaks of rain ☔
The risk of thunderstorms for southeast Northern Ireland later ⛈️
A change on its way this weekend 👇
Westerly winds bring more of an Atlantic influence with more cloud, rain and some showers, plus temperatures returning closer to average for the time of year ☔🌡️
With temperatures set to rise this Bank Holiday weekend, we're encouraging you to be #WeatherReady if you're heading outdoors and to the coast.
Check our latest news release for more on staying safe and enjoying the beach, including @RNLI#FloatToLive tips 👇
This bank holiday is serving up some BBQ weather 🍖
Plenty of sunshine on the way, with temperatures climbing day by day, pushing into the low 30s °C for some 🌡️
Rain finally returned on Saturday, accompanied by thunder for some ⛈️
These are the extremes for 2 May 2026 ⬇️
See regional extremes here 👉 bit.ly/4r9plan
Firefighters are continuing to tackle the wildfire at Sandbank Road, Hilltown. Please stay safe & avoid the area.
If you are visiting the countryside, remember:
➡️Extinguish cigarettes & BBQs
➡️Avoid lighting open fires
➡️Don’t leave litter behind
If you see a fire, call 999.