Meteorologists from the Met Office have officially confirmed that the all-time UK temperature record for the month of May was provisionally smashed over the bank holiday weekend. Temperatures at London Heathrow officially hit 33.5°C on Monday afternoon, eclipsing previous historic records. For the Dales, the unseasonal heat dome has triggered extended heat-health alerts across North Yorkshire today, with health workers warning vulnerable residents and holiday hikers to remain hydrated as the blistering conditions continue into the working week.
Source: Craven Herald