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UK experiences ‘tropical night’ after hottest ever May day
The UK experienced a 'tropical night' on Monday, with temperatures at Kenley airfield in south London not falling below 21.3°C, breaking the record for the highest daily minimum temperature in May for the second consecutive day. This followed the UK's hottest May day since Met Office data began.
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