UK Upgrades Heat Warnings as Bank Holiday Heatwave Hits 33°C

Weather warnings have been upgraded across the United Kingdom as the country prepares for a bank holiday heatwave with temperatures forecast to reach 33°C.

Reporting from ITV News indicates that the UK could experience its hottest day ever recorded in May, with the peak temperature of 33°C forecast for bank holiday Monday, May 25, 2026. Sky News has also reported that temperatures are set to soar to this record-breaking 33°C level during the holiday period.

The BBC reports that heat health alerts are about to come into force as temperatures rise. These alerts follow an upgrade to existing heat warnings across various parts of the country.

As part of the current weather warnings, a yellow heat alert has been issued specifically for the east of England.