When 'mini-heatwave' in Kent will come to an end after 'hottest days of the year'

Lauren Cole-Lomas

12 May 2024 at 0:04 pm·2-min read

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Temperatures have soared in Kent this weekend, with today (May 12) set to be the hottest day of the year so far. Parts of the county bathed in highs of 25C on Saturday (May 11) and Sunday (May 12).

Those near the coast would have had the perfect beach days, with sunny skies and a little cloud cover here and there. Seaside towns have seen highs of around 21C, whereas those further inland revelled in temperatures of around 24C.

Although this balmy weather feels late to arrive, sadly it’s not here to stay for much longer. According to the Met Office, temperatures will dip to around 16C in some parts of the county in the coming days.

Some areas are even set to see some rain, as storms are expected to sweep the nation following the 'mini-heatwave'. The majority of the UK has been issued with a yellow weather warning - although it has not yet extended to Kent.

Looking ahead, current forecasts suggest it will be mild and cloudy in Kent for much of next week.

Here's what the weather looks like for Kent for Sunday (May 12), Monday (May 13) and into Tuesday (May 14):

Canterbury: Highs of 23C on Sunday, 19C on Monday with cloud cover. Tuesday could be rainy from around 4am
Dover: Highs of 22C on Sunday, 17C on Monday with grey skies. Tuesday might bring rain at about 4am
Tunbridge Wells: Highs of 24C on Sunday, 18C on Monday, cloudy. Tuesday could start rainy as early as 1am
Folkestone: Highs of 22C on Sunday, 17C on Monday with clouds. Tuesday might be rainy from 4am
Ashford: Highs of 25C on Sunday, 18C on Monday with cloud cover. Tuesday rain from around 4am
Sevenoaks: Highs of 24C on Sunday, 18C on Monday with clouds. Tuesday likely to be rainy from 1am
Maidstone: Highs of 24C on Sunday, 19C on Monday, grey skies. Tuesday likely to be rainy from around 4am

Outlook for Tuesday (May 14) to Thursday (May 16):

Turning cooler, with more persistent rain into the afternoon on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday generally brighter but the risk of showers continues and some early low cloud is possible.

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Here's what the weather looks like for Kent for Sunday (May 12), Monday (May 13) and into Tuesday (May 14):

Outlook for Tuesday (May 14) to Thursday (May 16):

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