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Weather forecast UK LIVE – Met Office predicts 21C Easter Bank Holiday scorcher with Britain to be hotter than BARCELONA
THE UK is set for a hot Easter as the weekend could see hottest day of the year as temperatures rise – with Sahara dust sunsets.
It's expected to warm up from Thursday and the long weekend could bring the hottest day of the year so far. This will beat the weather 20.8C (69.4F) recorded on 23 March.
Met Office meteorologist Annie Shuttleworth said: “This week is going to be much warmer than last week, with temperatures fairly widely above average."
She added: “The London region is where we’re likely to see those higher temperatures, through Thursday and Friday. On the weekend temperatures will remain in the high teens or low 20s in places.
“It will be mixed and not everywhere will see the warmest temperatures. We should expect dry and bright weather.”
And, according to Sky News meteorologist Chris England, the dust blown in from the Sahara could also make for some spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
"A southerly flow and generally light winds this week mean it will be turning warmer, with temperatures of over 20C possible in places from Thursday," Sky's forecaster said.
Read our UK weather blog below for the latest forecasts and updates.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
If you’re still looking for somewhere to go over Easter, look no further!
There are great places to stay in the UK and abroad.
Find out which places Airbnb say are the best Easter spots here.
Meanwhile, if you’re looking for somewhere abroad, see below for some great European breaks!
Colmar, France.
Vienna, Austria.
Madeira, Portugal.
Edinburgh, Scotland.
Milan, Italy.
Valletta, Malta.
Zagreb. Croatia.
Nice, France.
Bristol, UK.
Lisbon, Portugal. - Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Difference of 20.2C across the UK yesterday
The temperatures on this island can vary significantly.
Heathrow had the highest temperature yesterday at 18.8C and the lowest maximum temperature was 6C.
The lowest minimum temperature was -1.4C in Stoke Newington.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Barbeque weather this weekend
Thinking about an Easter barbeque? Go for it!
The weather this weekend is perfect if you’re hoping for a barbeque.
Showers aren’t impossible, but are unlikely. The weekend is likely to begin cloudy in the northwest, with isolated light rain.
Elsewhere fine conditions are expected after early mist and fog clears, with light winds, though low cloud may linger along some coasts.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Rain is in the air ahead of our hot weekend
Do you know to drive safely in a heavy downpour?
Rain, even slight, can affect your ability to see and be seen. If you need to use your wipers to see, it may time to slow down.
If possible, drive on main loads where you’re less likely to deal with fallen trees, debris and flooding.
Roads will be slippery so ensure you give yourself enough time to react by keeping a wide enough gap.
If the road is flooded, the best thing to do is turn around and find another route. Driving through can affect the breaks making driving more dangerous.
- Joseph Gamp
Temperatures are on the rise, says Met Office
This week, temperatues are finally stating to heat up.
On Wednesday the temperatures will be warmer than Barcelona in Spain.
The Met Office tweeted: "Temperatures are gradually on the rise this week, peaking on Good Friday."
- Joseph Gamp
Top tips for hay fever sufferers
Allergy UK gives the following tips for those expecting a runny nose this weekend:
- Check pollen forecasts daily and stay indoors wherever possible when the tree pollen count is high.
- Keep car windows closed and the air intake on “recirculate” when driving.
- Keep windows closed when indoors.
- Avoid drying clothes/ linen outside when pollen counts are high.
- On high pollen days, shower and wash your hair and change your clothing, especially before going to bed.
- Wipe pets’ coats with a damp cloth to remove pollens when they have been outside.
- Wear a mask, wraparound sunglasses and a hat with a large peak or brim when outdoors to keep pollen allergens out of your eyes, face and hair.
What symptoms to watch for during hay fever season
The hay fever season is starting when Covid cases are still high, with many of their symptoms overlapping.
It may leave you worrying you are sick with the virus and considering staying locked up indoors.
The NHS says the main symptoms of hay fever are:
- Sneezing and coughing
- A runny or blocked nose
- Itchy, red or watery eyes
- Itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears
- Loss of smell
- Pain around your temples and forehead
- Headache
- Earache
- Feeling tired
If you have asthma, you might also:
- Have a tight feeling in your chest
- Be short of breath
- Wheeze and cough
£5,000 grants on offer for heat pump installations at home
£5,000 grants are on offer to help households install environmentally-friendly heat pumps.
Homeowners won’t be charged VAT on them either.
These heat pumps are designed to wean households off gas and oil boilers, with home heating being responsible for roughly 14 per cent of the UK’s CO2 emissions.
The government intends to ban gas boilers from new-build homes by 2025, making heat pumps and their extra equipment an attractive alternative.
For existing homes, the target year is 2035.
‘Sun has got its hat on’
Jim Dale, the founder of British Weather Services, told Express.co.uk that “there’s definitely warmth there” ahead of the weekend.
He noted the “sun has got its hat on”, which will likely stay for a “settled, pleasant Easter”.
But those who love the balmy days should make the most of them.
By the end of the Easter weekend, temperatures will dip toward zero in the early mornings.
- Joseph Gamp
Rain continuing to push north this evening
TheMet Office tweeted: "Rain will continue to move north this evening.
"Clear spells and showers across the south.
"A mild evening for most."
- Joseph Gamp
How to prepare for summer
The weather is already heating up, so we may be in for a hot summer.
Many consider the wummer to be a time to be enjoyed rather than a threat.
While it should be enjoyed, we should also stay safe.
Some of the key things to consider include:
– Pollen: ensure you have antihistamines if you suffer from hay fever
– UV rays: wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat if out and about for a long time in the sun
– Dehydration: drink enough so that you don’t faint or something more serious
– Potential heavy downpour: heavy rains and storms can occur in the Summer too. Keep a brolly nearby just in case - Joseph Gamp
Mixed bag of weather on Wednesday
There might be rain, but also sunshine and thunder.
Wednesday will bring outbreaks of rain in the north easing with some brightness developing during the afternoon.
Elsewhere there will be a mix of sunshine and showers developing, some heavy and thundery.
The temperature across the country will be warm or very warm.
- Joseph Gamp
Short weather summary for Wednesday
The Met Office says it will remain bright and sunny tomorrow, with some showers.
A summary from the weather agency reads: "Outbreaks of rain in the north easing with some brightness developing during the afternoon.
"Elsewhere a mix of sunshine and showers developing, some heavy and thundery. Warm or very warm."
- Joseph Gamp
Temperatures in London to reach 20C this week
After a few cloudy days and some showers, there is warmth and cause for ice creams around the corner.
And right in time for Easter weekend, if you’re going to be in London this weekend, then you’re in luck!
Saturday and Sunday should be about 20C with Sunday being the drier of the two days.
- Joseph Gamp
What does 'high' and 'low' pressure mean?
The type of pressure can cause different weather at different times of the year.
High and low pressure systems have a direct impact on the weather we experience in the UK.
In Summer, high pressure tends to bring about the bright, warm days we look forward to.
In the Winter, high pressure instead brings dry, cold, frosty days.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Rain is moving further in across the country now including the South East
The Met Office warned of thunder this week ahead of the weekend.
The peak heat for the week is expected on Good Friday, but why is it so difficult to to predict exactly where we'll see the lightning? The Met Office tells us why.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Rain is in the air ahead of our hot weekend
Do you know to drive safely in a heavy downpour?
Rain, even slight, can affect your ability to see and be seen. If you need to use your wipers to see, it may time to slow down.
If possible, drive on main loads where you're less likely to deal with fallen trees, debris and flooding.
Roads will be slippery so ensure you give yourself enough time to react by keeping a wide enough gap.
If the road is flooded, the best thing to do is turn around and find another route. Driving through can affect the breaks making driving more dangerous.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Are you prepared for this Summer?
The weather is already heating up, so we may be in for a hot Summer.
Many consider the Summer to be a time to be enjoyed rather than a threat. While it should be enjoyed, we should also stay safe.
Some of the key things to consider include:
– Pollen: ensure you have antihistamines if you suffer from hay fever
– UV rays: wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat if out and about for a long time in the sun
– Dehydration: drink enough so that you don't faint or something more serious
– Potential heavy downpour: heavy rains and storms can occur in the Summer too. Keep a brolly nearby just in case - Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Barbeque weather this weekend
Thinking about an Easter barbeque? Go for it!
The weather this weekend is perfect if you're hoping for a barbeque.
Showers aren't impossible, but are unlikely. The weekend is likely to begin cloudy in the northwest, with isolated light rain.
Elsewhere fine conditions are expected after early mist and fog clears, with light winds, though low cloud may linger along some coasts.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Difference of 20.2C across the UK yesterday
The temperatures on this island can vary significantly.
Heathrow had the highest temperature yesterday at 18.8C and the lowest maximum temperature was 6C.
The lowest minimum temperature was -1.4C in Stoke Newington.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Stay on top of the weather near you
Don't get caught in the equally-possible rain or get sunstroke.
The Met Office make it easy for you to find out the weather in your area so you aren't caught off-guard.
The weather map shows the weather in your area with 5 minute increments.
Stay abreast of what's going on here.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Last April had the lowest average temperatures for almost 100 years
April 2021 had the lowest average temperatures since 1922.
According to provisional figures from the Met Office’s National Climate Information Centre, April had the third lowest average UK minimum temperature for the month since records began in 1884.
Wales, Scotland and England all reported their figures in their top five lowest ever recorded.
Tomorrow and the rest of the week is already likely to hit 20C.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Calm before the storm…or storm before the calm?
With the heat of the weekend so soon, many are focusing on what to do.
Before we make it to the weekend though, many of us will have to contend with thundery weather.
Particularly tomorrow. The likelihood is we might see those high temperatures sooner than we expect, but with rain and thunder accompanying it.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
The weather this afternoon by Aiden McGivern
Videos are often far easier to follow than words so the Met Office issues videos of the weather forecast.
Aiden McGivern explains what we can expect this afternoon.
He said: "We can see the rain moving north and a mixture of bright spells and showers."
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
If you're still looking for somewhere to go over Easter, look no further!
There are great places to stay in the UK and abroad.
Find out which places Airbnb say are the best Easter spots here.
Meanwhile, if you're looking for somewhere abroad, see below for some great European breaks!
Colmar, France.
Vienna, Austria.
Madeira, Portugal.
Edinburgh, Scotland.
Milan, Italy.
Valletta, Malta.
Zagreb. Croatia.
Nice, France.
Bristol, UK.
Lisbon, Portugal.
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