UK heatwave ends: cooler Atlantic air brings rain

The UK has experienced an exceptionally hot week, which brought the country's hottest May day on record. Cooler air from the Atlantic Ocean has ended the heatwave and milder weather with rain is expected.

The UK has experienced an exceptionally hot week, during which the country's hottest May day on record was registered. A cooler air mass from the Atlantic Ocean has brought temperatures down and life for residents is returning to normal.

During the heatwave, multiple weather records were broken, making this May one of the most exceptional ones in living memory. Meteorologists confirm that such extreme heat in spring is a rare phenomenon in the UK.

In the coming days, a temperature drop and rainfall are expected, which should provide residents with much-needed relief. According to weather services, the cooler Atlantic air will bring more stable and typical spring weather.