UK records hottest day of the year so far, with warnings of more extreme heat this weekend

The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 30.5C in Kent as forecasters warned more extreme heat could follow over the bank holiday weekend. The temperature in Frittenden also marked the first time since 2012 the UK has reached 30C in May, according to the Met Office . Forecasters expect the hot weather to continue, with the UK likely to see its hottest May day on record on Monday. Temperatures could reach 33C in southern England and the Midlands. …