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14 hours ago
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Photos show packed Southend seafront as mini-heatwave sweeps the UK
PHOTOS taken on Southend seafront yesterday show the thousands of sun-seekers making the most of the UK's mini-heatwave. Temperatures reached as high as 28C in Southend yesterday, with today's conditions set to be similarly sweltering. Packed - Sun-seekers filled Southend's beach yesterday (Image: Simon Murdoch) The seafront has been packed over the weekend, as south Essex residents and visitors from further afield flock to soak up the sun. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. Yesterday, rail operator c2c issued safety advice to passengers travelling amid the mini-heatwave, urging them to carry water and avoid boarding carriages if they felt unwell. Crowds - Residents and visitors alike are making the most of the sun (Image: Simon Murdoch) The high temperatures are expected to carry through to Monday before cooling as the week goes on. Read more Seafront traders brace for a bumper weekend as mini-heatwave hits Southend The five best south Essex restaurants to take your dad to this Father's Day Classic car enthusiasts praised after problem-free Southend seafront meet Busy - Seafront traders have welcomed the soaring temperatures (Image: Simon Murdoch) Business owners and seafront traders have welcomed the heat, which has seen visitor numbers skyrocket in recent days.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Exact date Edinburgh mini heatwave to come to an end as weather turns
Edinburgh has enjoyed uncharacteristic warm weather over the course of May 2025. The mercury climbed above 20C on several occasions in the past fortnight and there are still a few more days of glorious sunshine for residents and visitors to enjoy. Monday 19 will see overcast skies with a gentle breeze while temperatures are forecast to peak at around 14C in the mid afternoon. READ MORE: Edinburgh filmmaker warns 'we need to be honest about what's happening on schemes' READ MORE: Edinburgh man called 999 and warned 'I have a knife' as he walked down train tracks On Tuesday 20 we will see temperatures climb to 19C with blazing sunshine expected throughout the day. A cool breeze will bring a welcome reprieve for those who struggle with the heat. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Wednesday 21 sees a return to a reasonable high of 15C, with the morning starting off overcast before making way for clear skies and glorious sunshine for the entirety of the afternoon and early evening. Thursday 22 will start much like Wednesday, overcast skies to kick things off before the cloud cover clears to make way for the sun and a peak temperature of 14C at 4pm in the afternoon. Friday 23 will be the last of the 'mini heatwave' the capital has been experiencing as temperatures climb to 16C and sun shines throughout the morning and early afternoon. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox But from 5pm on Friday, the rain will begin to fall, marking the start of a week-long deluge, with rain set to befall the city. Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 are predicted to be complete washouts by BBC's meteorologists. You can view the full forecast here.
