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Tuesday 26th May Good morning. This Tuesday, 26 May 2026, is bringing a very warm, in places hot, spring day for much of the UK — though there are some sharp regional contrasts. Across the Midlands, north-west England and parts of eastern England, temperatures will climb rapidly, widely reaching the high 20s to low 30s Celsius. There’ll be plenty of bright or sunny weather around, especially early on, but the heat may feel quite heavy as the day goes on. The south-west also looks very warm, with temperatures around 30°C, but there is a notable risk of thundery downpours developing later. The Midlands may see some of those too — not everywhere will catch one, but where they do appear, they could be lively for a time, with sudden rain and the odd rumble of thunder. Worth keeping an eye on the sky if you’ve got outdoor plans this afternoon or evening. Further north, north-east England will feel much fresher by comparison, with highs closer to 20°C. Still pleasant, with sunny spells and little in the way of rain, but noticeably cooler than areas farther south and west. Winds will generally be light to moderate, so there won’t be much breeze to take the edge off the heat inland. Overnight lows are also on the warm side for late spring, particularly across central and western parts, so it may feel a little muggy into the evening. So, in summary: hot sunshine for many, cooler conditions in the north-east, and a growing chance of thundery showers across parts of the south-west and Midlands later in the day. Keep hydrated, take care in the strong sunshine, and perhaps have a backup plan if you’re heading out under those thundery skies.

Tuesday 26th May Good morning. This Tuesday, 26 May 2026, is bringing a very warm, in places hot, spring day for much of the UK — though there are some sharp regional contrasts. Across the Midlands, north-west England and parts of eastern England, temperatures will climb rapidly, widely reaching the high 20s to low 30s Celsius. There’ll be plenty of bright or sunny weather around, especially early on, but the heat may feel quite heavy as the day goes on. The south-west also looks very warm, with temperatures around 30°C, but there is a notable risk of thundery downpours developing later. The Midlands may see some of those too — not everywhere will catch one, but where they do appear, they could be lively for a time, with sudden rain and the odd rumble of thunder. Worth keeping an eye on the sky if you’ve got outdoor plans this afternoon or evening. Further north, north-east England will feel much fresher by comparison, with highs closer to 20°C. Still pleasant, with sunny spells and little in the way of rain, but noticeably cooler than areas farther south and west. Winds will generally be light to moderate, so there won’t be much breeze to take the edge off the heat inland. Overnight lows are also on the warm side for late spring, particularly across central and western parts, so it may feel a little muggy into the evening. So, in summary: hot sunshine for many, cooler conditions in the north-east, and a growing chance of thundery showers across parts of the south-west and Midlands later in the day. Keep hydrated, take care in the strong sunshine, and perhaps have a backup plan if you’re heading out under those thundery skies.

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AI Prompt Used to Generate This Image: Anime-inspired illustration with clean lines and expressive colours: a sweltering Midlands canal towpath in late afternoon, brick warehouses and narrowboats shimmering in 32°C heat as dark thunderclouds build overhead. Fresh rain speckles the paving, reflections glow in shallow puddles, and a warm breeze stirs trees and café parasols; no text or watermarks.

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