Temperatures across the UK are expected to fall slightly after a record-breaking spell of May heat, with thundery showers forecast in several regions. The Met Office said conditions would remain warm in parts of the country, though fresher air is expected to arrive over the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The change follows exceptionally high temperatures earlier this week, when 35.1C was recorded at Kew Gardens<\/strong> in west London. Authorities have also continued to warn about the impact of the heatwave, as water shortages and a series of deaths linked to open water swimming were reported across England and Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Met Office said London could still reach 31C on Thursday, while temperatures in the Midlands and North West were expected to peak at around 28C. Forecasters added that another \u201ctropical night\u201d, where temperatures stay above 20C <\/strong>overnight, was unlikely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the Met Office, Thursday would begin warm, with showers \u201cpossibly thundery\u201d moving northwards before clearing northern England. Sunshine was also expected to become hazier in western areas later in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The recent heatwave brought some of the highest May temperatures ever recorded in the UK. According to the Met Office, the 35.1C<\/strong> observed at Kew Gardens on Tuesday marked a significant peak during the unusually hot spell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Forecasts for Friday through to Sunday indicate that much of the country will remain dry at first, with sunny intervals and continued warm weather<\/a>, particularly in southern England. A band of rain<\/strong> is then expected to spread eastwards during the weekend, bringing fresher conditions and the possibility of showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The heat also placed pressure on public services and infrastructure. In Kent, thousands of residents were urged to limit water use <\/strong>after demand surged during the hot weather. South West Water said around 18,000 customers experienced supply issues linked to low reservoir levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCooler Conditions Expected after Record-Breaking Temperatures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n