Weather forecast LIVE: Britain set to be HOTTER than Ibiza tomorrow as Met Office say temperatures could hit 19C
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BRITS look set for a mid-week scorcher as parts of the UK could see highs of 19C tomorrow thanks to a high pressure over Scandinavia which is making the weather warmer.
The Met Office have said that London could have 'maximum temperatures of 19C' tomorrow, making it hotter than Ibiza which will see temperatures of 17C.
Following a weekend of blistering heat and the hottest day for the UK so far this year, things are looking up for the weather.
Since Saturday the mercury has gradually dipped and while it remained warm with temperatures of 17C on Easter Monday, it will be a cold start as people go back into work on Tuesday.
The mercury will be close to 0C in some areas this morning, and there will be frost for some. But it is not all doom and gloom as there will be plenty of sunshine later in the day on Tuesday and then temperatures will be in the high teens through midweek.
BBC weather forecaster Matt Taylor said: "For those of you who have extended your Easter break into this week there is some good weather news in that there will be a lot of dry weather around.
"Admittedly there will be some showers, more especially in the next 24 hours and as the week goes on an increasing breeze will turn eastern areas that bit cooler."
Read our UK weather blog below for the latest forecasts and updates.
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Perhaps you're planning your wedding and taking pointers from the many you're attending due to the pandemic backlog?
The weather is one of the key factors to consider when planning any outdoor event in the UK, even if it is in the the Summer.
The Summer months are the most sought after months for a wedding making it hard to find a date that doesn't clash with someone else's or isn't taken.
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According to Hitched, September may be your best bet: "September is often blessed with pleasant weather in the UK, and has better availability than the summer months."
Hay fever ruined your Easter? Here's some ways to tackle it before the next Bank Holiday
While hay fever season started in January, the warm dry air will likely be making it worse.
According to , the UK has one of the highest prevalence of allergy in the world.
It said: "A staggering 44% of British adults now suffer from at least one allergy and the number of sufferers is on the rise. Almost half (48%) of sufferers have more than one allergy – that is around 10 million people."
The suggests the following to help minimise the effects of hay fever:
1. Remove outdoor clothing and shower or wash your hair following high pollen exposure
2. Close windows at night
3. Avoid keeping flowers in the house.
4. Avoid drying washing outdoors when the pollen count is high or when cutting the grass, as this can bring pollen into the house.
5. Avoid walking in grassy, open spaces, particularly during the early morning and early evening
6. Drive with windows closed
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The showers will pass to give way to frost
The day started with mist and fog with gave way to the sunshine.
The rest of the day will likely be showery and rainy for the rest of the day.
Tonight, the rain will fade to allow some clear spells.
This will likely bring patchy frost and fog to develop over Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Low cloud forming over parts of northeast England.
Enjoying the beautiful weather? Make the most of it.
It may be sunny across much of the UK now, but the showers are coming.
After the mist and fog cleared this morning, most of the UK has been enjoying sunny weather.
Many areas may experience cloud.
As the day draws on, showers are expected in the the northwest. Meanwhile scattered showers will likely develop across England and Wales.
Some showers will be heavy.
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Londoners will see some showers developing in the afternoon
In London it will be a largely cloudy start with isolated showers possible in the west.
It will become dry for most parts by mid-morning while eastern parts remaining dry, but showers developing elsewhere in the afternoon.
These could turn heavy with the odd rumble of thunder but overall feeling warm with maximum temperatures of 17 °C.
Today's weather
Bright or sunny spells for many, turning cloudier later.
There is the chance of a shower bubbling up almost anywhere later on, more so in the south and east.
Light winds across the country.
UK weather outlook for Wednesday and Thursday
It will be sunnier and drier on Wednesday with some rain in the west later on. Light winds for most with some stronger winds in coastal areas in Northern Ireland.
Thursday will be mostly dry with sunny spells but there may be some isolated showers, especially in Wales and Scotland. Light winds.
'Scandinavian shiver' expected
A 'Scandinavian shiver' is following our 'Saharan sizzle' – as Britain goes from hotter than 20C Valencia, Spain, to colder than 18C Oslo, Norway.
Snow is due in Scotland's Highlands tomorrow – and weathermen have warned of frost in northern England and Scotland from Wednesday with nights in low single figures even elsewhere.
Cool easterly winds will limit highs to 11-16C for most today and tomorrow, with heavy showers on Tuesday and more rainy spells Wednesday – and strong winds follow.
Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: “Easter Monday was cooler, and a change in wind direction from a warm southerly to a cooler easterly will mean temperatures dipping.”
Record £10bn made after Easter tourism for shops & pubs
It was the biggest Easter staycation rush since VisitBritain records began 15 years ago in 2007. This comes after the heatwave we've had this weekend - with highs of 23C in some places around the country.
Up to 11 million Brits went on overnight stays and up to 29m on daytrips over the weekend, spending up to £4bn on accommodation, attractions and transport, spending trends show.
VisitBritain said: “The number of Brits who definitely planned overnight UK holidays for Easter is on a par with the highest figures since our survey began.”
VisitBritain deputy chief executive Patricia Yates said: “Easter has provided businesses with much-needed cash-flow.”
Wednesday to Friday forecast
A lot of dry, if at times cloudy weather.
Some showers for western areas Weds, after the clearance of early fog patches.
Showers less widespread thereafter, though becoming windy.
‘Weather becoming more changeable next week’
Meteorologist Greg Dewhurst told The Sun: “The weather becomes more changeable into next week with temperatures expected to return to average on Tuesday or Wednesday, but many places will still see sunny spells then.
“Rain affecting Northern Ireland and western Scotland, becoming more widespread on Monday and turning cooler.
“Sunshine and showers on Tuesday.”
Exact date Easter weekend heatwave will end
FORECASTERS have revealed the exact date that the Easter Holiday scorcher will end, encouraging Brits to make the most of the weather.
Sizzling sunshine is set to last all weekend, with most of the UK basking in 23C this weekend – beating Ibiza and Mallorca.
But the good weather will only last until Tuesday, April 19, when some showers and cooler temperatures will hit.
Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “Most people will see some spells of decent bank holiday weather this weekend, and it will feel warm in places, particularly for the first half of the Easter break.
“However, a low-pressure system will affect the northwest of the UK later Sunday, bringing unsettled weather to the north with some strong winds and rain in the northwest, which could impact driving conditions for some, but further south it will be drier, especially in the southeast.
“There will be varying amounts of cloud, but temperatures are widely likely to be above average for the time of year, although low cloud might keep temperatures lower in coastal areas.
“However, where the sun comes out people can expect some very pleasant spring conditions.”
Five deadly mistakes you’re making every spring
SPRING has sprung and with it comes gorgeous rays of sunshine.
That usually means more time outdoors and extra sun exposure which can be harmful to your skin.
Dr Ross Perry of skin clinics chain said the problem with heat waves in the spring, is that most people don’t prepare their skin like they do in the summer.
He told The Sun: “The sun in April is as strong as it is in August, so you must treat it as such.
“People can often be fooled by the cooler breeze but the UV rays are just as strong and just as likely to cause sunburn and sun damage.”
The sun’s rays are more often than not the direct cause of skin cancer, which generally fall under non-melanoma and melanoma.
Here, Dr Ross warns of the mistakes you could be making when enjoying spring heatwaves:
- Not wearing suncream
- Failing to protect burnt skin
- Not drinking enough water
- Not taking moles seriously
- Seeking vitamin D
Read more here.
How soaring temperatures could be damaging your car
AS BRITAIN gets its first taste of summer, millions of motorists could be risking breakdowns by failing to complete basic checks.
Extreme temperatures won’t just give you sunburn and melt roads, but they also risk causing severe damage to your car.
Here’s how to keep your car healthy in the heat:
- Battery: Your car battery is dangerous as it is composed of acid and water. The water within the battery will evaporate faster in soaring temperatures leaving lead plates exposed. When the weather turns cold again, your battery may no longer have the charge to start the car.
- Tyres: The rubber of a car tyre can seriously disintegrate in hot temperatures and even more so if the tyre is of the wrong pressure. Heat can cause them to dry out and lead to a blow-out.
- Coolant: An engine with no coolant is like a person with no water – it won’t survive and will die. Always keep an eye on your car’s temperature gauge.
- Oil: An engine when fully running in heat needs all the lubrication it can get, so making sure you change the oil when necessary is important in the summer months. More frequent changes to your oil will be beneficial to a car’s engine and performance.
- Fuel: Fuel evaporates quicker in a hot car than it does in a cold one. Keeping your car in a shaded area and less used in hot temperatures will save on accelerated fuel consumption.
Remember to drink plenty of water
Dr Ross Perry of skin clinics chain said a heatwave in March or April “can be a shock to the system and skin”.
He said: “People may underestimate the amount of water they should be drinking, as it is unlike a sweltering hot summer’s day.
“Many people will suddenly move outside to do their exercising following months of being indoors, without thinking they might need sun protection or more water on hand.”
Drinking plenty of water in hot temperatures is essential to avoid heat stroke, which can be life-threatening, especially in the elderly, children and people with health conditions.
Thank you for reading my coverage this morning. My colleague Louis Allwood will be back with you tomorrow from 8am.
Fresher conditions to bring by cloud and rain this week
Meteorologist Dan Stroud said: “Fresher conditions will slowly start to move in from the west accompanied by cloud and some rain.
“Looking at Easter Monday, outbreaks of rain will continue to move eastwards, but weakening all the time.
“Sunny spells and showers following on, but feeling a lot fresher, and that theme will continue into the new week.”
Millions of Brits stuck in 20-mile tailbacks as 23C Easter hols end
HOLIDAYMAKERS quit resorts early and triggered a 20-mile traffic jam as temperatures halved on a chilly Bank Holiday - with frost and snow ahead.
Beaches emptied, with 11am seeing a 20-mile snarl-up of stop-start vehicles on the M5 eastbound near Bridgwater and Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
There were also eight miles of crawling cars on the A30 leaving Cornwall, and a four-mile jam on the A40 leaving Pembrokeshire, Google traffic data showed.
Temperatures of just 11-12C at 1pm for most beach resorts in the South, Wales and North followed 23.4C Good Friday highs.
London limped to 17C today.
Snow is due in Scotland's Highlands tomorrow – and weathermen warned of frost in northern England and Scotland from Wednesday, with nights in low single figures even elsewhere.
Temperatures to fall drastically
The Met Office has warned that the clear skies tonight will allow temperatures to fall well into single figures for most parts of the UK.
They have also warned gardeners across Northern Ireland and the south and east of Scotland to beware, "as a rural #frost is possible with the mercury dropping below freezing in places".
UK weather outlook for Wednesday and Thursday
It will be sunnier and drier on Wednesday with some rain in the west later on. Light winds for most with some stronger winds in coastal areas in Northern Ireland.
Thursday will be mostly dry with sunny spells but there may be some isolated showers, especially in Wales and Scotland. Light winds.
Tomorrow's forecast (Tuesday)
Bright or sunny spells for many, turning cloudier later.
There is the chance of a shower bubbling up almost anywhere later on, more so in the south and east.
Light winds across the country.
Tonight's weather
Clear skies for Northern Ireland and the North of England with some isolated showers in parts of Wales, Scotland and the Midlands.
Light winds across much of the country with moderate South Westerly winds in Northern Scotland.
Record £10bn made after Easter tourism for shops & pubs
It was the biggest Easter staycation rush since VisitBritain records began 15 years ago in 2007. This comes after the heatwave we've had this weekend - with highs of 23C in some places around the country.
Up to 11 million Brits went on overnight stays and up to 29m on daytrips over the weekend, spending up to £4bn on accommodation, attractions and transport, spending trends show.
VisitBritain said: “The number of Brits who definitely planned overnight UK holidays for Easter is on a par with the highest figures since our survey began.”
VisitBritain deputy chief executive Patricia Yates said: “Easter has provided businesses with much-needed cash-flow.”