☀️🔥 Scorching temperatures are melting Wales! With the mercury rising above 30°C, it’s officially the hottest May day on record, peaking at a sizzling 32.2°C at Hawarden Airport in Flintshire. Say goodbye to jumpers and hello to summer vibes! 😎🏖️
Barry Island was the place to be as thousands flocked to soak up the sun, filling beaches and cafes from dawn. And the heat isn’t just sticking to the north. Here are the hottest spots in Wales as we bask in this sweltering heatwave:
1️⃣ Hawarden Airport, Flintshire: 32.2°C
2️⃣ Trawsgoed, Ceredigion: 31.6°C
3️⃣ Bute Park, Cardiff: 31.6°C
4️⃣ Usk, Monmouthshire: 31.1°C
5️⃣ Bala, Gwynedd: 30.8°C
🌡️ If you think that’s hot, brace for even higher temperatures on Tuesday. The south east is expecting to hit highs of 33°C! Nights aren’t providing much relief either, with Aberdaron recording a steamy overnight low of 18.9°C.
Today was not just a Welsh record-breaker; the UK also hit its highest-ever meteorological spring temperature, with Kew Gardens reaching a blistering 34.8°C! 🔥
According to the Met Office, this heatwave is being driven by high pressure building warmth across the UK, promising more scorching days ahead. So, keep the sun cream handy and stay hydrated! 🕶️💧
Will this heatwave last? The Met Office hints that while high pressure might ease, we’re still in for warm days ahead with temperatures hovering in the high 20s to low 30s. Perfect for more weekend beach trips! 🌊🍦
Where have you been enjoying the sunshine? Share your favourite sunny spots in the comments! ☀️📸