UK weather forecast latest: Met Office predicts 19C spring scorcher on Thursday ahead of 28C April heatwave
BRITAIN will see a heatwave in April with temperatures reaching a scorching 28C in some areas.
Forecaster Jim Dale, senior meteorologist at British Weather Services, said that the UK can expect the hot weather 'fairly early' this year.
Speaking to the Express he said: "I think hot weather could come in fairly early as far as April is concerned perhaps.
“I know March is the start of Spring but I think we’re probably going to get properly into April before we start to see the searing sort of temperatures.
“I wouldn’t be surprised to see 26C, 27C, 28C in the middle of April.”
The news comes as Brits are set for a scorching 19C heatwave this week making parts of the country hotter than Rome.
Temperatures will also be well above the average for March of 11C.
Dry skies today will be followed by sunshine and clear skies for most of Wednesday, the Met Office predicts.
Read our weather live blog for the latest news and forecasts…
- Joseph Gamp
UK shorelines should expect wet and windy weather
Though most of us will enjoy sunny weather and mild temperatures, it’s not quite the same for our shores.
Strong winds are expected across most coasts, bring with it lots of rain.
The next two days will bring showers to the northeast and gales are likely along with lighter winds at times.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
The clocks are due to change next week. But why?
Twice a year, we move the clocks back – once forwards and once back.
Many are caught out by the changing clocks in which we 'gain' an hour or 'lose' an hour.
This year on 27 March at 1am, the clocks will go forward and we'll officially be using BST (British Summer Time).
It's not clear whether former US president Benjamin Franklin or British builder, William Willett had the initial idea for the time change as we know it.
Willett created a pamphlet in 1907 named The Waste of Daylight in which he outlines how it would work and that we would have more daylight in the Spring and Summer and it should be reversed in the Autumn.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Possible heatwave reaching 28C as early as April
While temperatures are often expected to be mild in April, it's a month more synonymous with rain.
This year though, according meteorologist, Jim Dale, suggests Brits may experience temperatures at hot as 28C – temperatures typically reserved for the middle of Summer.
Last year's April barely reached 15C, meanwhile our lockdown April was notoriously scorching.
According to the Met Office, it was the fifth hottest April in the UK since records began in 1929.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Proud to be British – picturesque scenes of our great British Spring so far
Since the storms of January and February that saw many of us without fences, fallen trees and much worse, we've experienced wonderfully mild weather.
Over the weekend, many took to social media to share images in their local areas, on walks and much more of how lovely it looked.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
The rest of the week according to the Met Office
The Met Office Twitter page has posted a summary of what's to come tomorrow, Thursday and Friday.
Have a look and stay prepared for the weather in your area.
Despite mainly dry weather, I would still carry a brolly – it's still Springtime in Britain!
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Weather for today, Tuesday 15 March
England and most of Wales in for a sunny treat throughout the day.
Many in England and Wales might choose to enjoy the weather with a walk or a day out and leave the brolly behind with the sunshine expected throughout the day.
Scotland, the north of England and Northern Ireland aren’t so lucky today.
Clouds and fog are expected, along with wet and windy weather.
There is a possibility of coastal gales in these areas.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
No weather warnings!
After weeks of flood and storm warnings, no weather warnings have been issued for the coming week.
Across the UK for the entire year so far, weather and health warnings have plagued the news.
With COVID cases rising, Boris’ partygate, and storm after storm, 2022 has been a tricky affair for many across the UK.
Some good news though, is that the Met Office has issued no weather warnings for the coming seven days, and sunshine is expected across much of the UK.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
UK weather forecast
Early fog patches clearing, then sunny spells for many, especially over England and Wales where feeling rather warm.
Cloudier for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, where wet and windy in parts of north and west, with coastal gales possible.
Weakening rainband moving southeast across Scotland and Northern Ireland, clearer colder conditions following.
Areas of cloud and rain developing across parts of England and Wales, where it will be milder.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Some rain tomorrow for the west of NI, Highlands, the Western Isles and the Northern Isles
Alex Deakin brought us the latest weather news for the rest of the day, reminding us it isn't sunshine everywhere.
Deakin said there's a possibility the temperature could get as high as 16C in parts of eastern England today.
He made clear Glasgow and Belfast are likely to experience some showers in the late afternoon leading into the evening, before hitting Edinburgh.
Though tonight isn't expected to be as cold as last night was, Deakin confirmed Wednesday is looking very cloudy for much of the UK.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
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Good afternoon! It's been Ije Teunissen-Oligboh on the live blog today bringing you weather updates since 9am. I'll be with you until 5pm!
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Mother's Day weather set to remain dry and sunny
Mother's Day falls on 27th March this year and doesn't look like it'll disappoint.
After Brits took advantage of the mild weather this weekend, we look ahead to more warmth and sunshine.
If you're looking to enjoy outdoor activities for Mother's Day, you'll be in luck as the weather appears to be staying pleasant for the foreseeable future.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Temperatures to rise
On Wednesday temperatures will creep up to highs of 19C.
Temperatures will remain in the high teens for St Patrick’s Day on Thursday and into the weekend.
It comes after Brits flocked to the beaches over this weekend ahead of the warm week.
They went to the coast in Dorset, Cornwall and other parts of the UK as temperatures rose into the high teens.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
UK shorelines should expect wet and windy weather
Though most of us will enjoy sunny weather and mild temperatures, it's not quite the same for our shores.
Strong winds are expected across most coasts, bring with it lots of rain.
The next two days will bring showers to the northeast and gales are likely along with lighter winds at times.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
What's the weather forecast for next week?
With this week looking so lovely for most areas of the UK, we look ahead for much of the same.
Though we'll likely experience light patches of mist and fog in the early hours of Saturday, it should pass to allow sunshine for the rest of the day throughout most of the UK.
A breeze is possible in most coastal areas, and rain is expected across the northeast.
Though temperatures are expected to be mild to very mild in most areas, there is a chance of overnight frost and fog, throughout the week.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
No weather warnings!
After weeks of flood and storm warnings, no weather warnings have been issued for the coming week.
Across the UK for the entire year so far, weather and health warnings have plagued the news.
With COVID cases rising, Boris' partygate, and storm after storm, 2022 has been a tricky affair for many across the UK.
Some good news though, is that the Met Office has issued no weather warnings for the coming seven days, and sunshine is expected across much of the UK.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Weather for today, Tuesday 15 March
England and most of Wales in for a sunny treat throughout the day.
Many in England and Wales might choose to enjoy the weather with a walk or a day out and leave the brolly behind with the sunshine expected throughout the day.
Scotland, the north of England and Northern Ireland aren't so lucky today.
Clouds and fog are expected, along with wet and windy weather.
There is a possibility of coastal gales in these areas.
- Louis Allwood
UK weather forecast
Early fog patches clearing, then sunny spells for many, especially over England and Wales where feeling rather warm.
Cloudier for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, where wet and windy in parts of north and west, with coastal gales possible.
Weakening rainband moving southeast across Scotland and Northern Ireland, clearer colder conditions following.
Areas of cloud and rain developing across parts of England and Wales, where it will be milder.
- Louis Allwood
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- Louis Allwood
Tuesday to Thursday forecast
Rain in the northwest Tuesday, fine elsewhere.
Outbreaks of rain for many areas Wednesday, drier in the far southeast and northwest.
Showers in the northwest Thursday, dry and sunny elsewhere.
- Louis Allwood
Strong winds and rain forecasted for today
Rain and strong winds for north and west Scotland and then Northern Ireland.
Mostly fine and dry elsewhere with plenty of hazy sunshine, just a few showers in eastern England.
- Louis Allwood
Temperatures to rise
On Wednesday temperatures will creep up to highs of 19C.
Temperatures will remain in the high teens for St Patrick’s Day on Thursday and into the weekend.
It comes after Brits flocked to the beaches over this weekend ahead of the warm week.
They went to the coast in Dorset, Cornwall and other parts of the UK as temperatures rose into the high teens.
- Louis Allwood
Run up to Easter will get warmer
The weekend may be chillier but experts said the run-up to Easter will be getting warmer.
Ex-BBC and Met Office forecaster John Hammond of weathertrending said: “Spring will be in the air, with a gentle breeze from the warming continent and temperatures rising through the teens.
“Wet weather will give way to sunshine, with a drier and warmer trend through mid-March.”
A Met Office forecaster added: “After the the North-West's rain spreads on Wednesday, it looks fine and sunny from Thursday for the UK.
“From then to late March has temperatures mild to very mild for most, with dry conditions, although it may be chilly should winds tap into colder air across eastern Europe.”
- Louis Allwood
Britain to be hotter than ROME as balmy 19C weather to sweep in
BRITAIN will bask in a 19C heatwave over this week – making parts of the country hotter than Rome.
A 700-mile African heat burst will blow over the UK and send temperatures above the expected 15C in Italy’s capital.
Temperatures will also be well above the average for March of 11C.
Dry skies today and tomorrow will be followed by sunshine and clear skies for most of Wednesday, the Met Office predicts.
- Louis Allwood
Weather outlook for Wednesday to Friday
Outbreaks of rain for many on Wednesday, some heavy.
Thursday and Friday fine and dry for most, but some rain in the far northwest.
Mild days but some overnight frost.
- Louis Allwood
Forecast for next week
Friday is expected to be mostly fine with little cloud.
Winds largely light, apart from the far northwest where it is likely to be breezy, with a chance of showers.
Temperatures expected to be near to above average and throughout the rest of the period, high pressure is likely to dominate.
As a result, most areas should be dry, although breezy at times particularly in southern and western areas.
Temperatures expected to be mild to very mild for most, however, it may become chilly by day should the winds tap into colder air across eastern Europe.
The sunniest weather is expected to be in the south and east, although some overnight mist and fog is likely, as well as some low cloud around North Sea coasts.
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