Soaring temperatures are set to continue across Hampshire, with highs of 31 degrees forecast for Wednesday.
The Met Office has forecast highs of 31 degrees and a UV level of high for Hampshire on Wednesday, May 27.
This comes after the UK had its warmest May day ever on Tuesday, May 26, with temperatures surpassing 35 degrees in London.
Wind will be making it feel cooler than the actual temperature, with the daily highest gust predicted to be 23 mph, making it feel like 29 degrees at the daily high.
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Humidity is expected to remain intense, with a daily high of 71%, and the pollen level is also expected to remain high.
Met Office Chief Operational Meteorologist Dan Suri said: "Meteorologically, what we’ve seen is the influence of warmth building under an area of high pressure near the UK allowing exceptional heat to build.
"Allowing maximum and minimum temperatures to reach levels not previously reported at this time of year."
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