HOTTER THAN BARCELONA

Britain will be warmer than parts of SPAIN next week as temperatures soar to double figures as UK finally thaws from Big Freeze

Milder air from the Atlantic is set to warm things up across much of the UK after icy conditions last week

kathryn cain

Published: 21:55, 15 Jan 2017
Updated: 18:01, 16 Jan 2017

AFTER a week of being battered by heavy snow storms, flooding and wild windy weather, Brits will bask in temperatures hotter than Barcelona this week as things begin to heat up.

The week to come promises to be much milder than the last with temperatures soaring to well-above average, with highs of 12C expected in Aberdeen - making it hotter than parts of Spain.

Brits will have a warmer week than last as the big freeze finally thaws outCredit: Alamy

Temperatures are set to warm up this week, ending the freezing conditionsCredit: Alamy

Although still cold and wet, temperatures will mostly be above freezingCredit: Alamy

Despite the soaring temperatures however the UK is still on flood alert, with areas from the Yorkshire coast down to Norfolk still warned to be wary of high water levels caused by high tides.

A flooding alert also remains in place in south-west London, affecting those who live by the Thames between Putney Bridge and Teddington Lock.

The change in weather to milder conditions in the west and north of the UK in the days to come is due to a large area of high pressure that is drawing in warmer air from the Atlantic.

It is set to be warmer than in Barcelona, Spain, in the coming daysCredit: PA

Many areas are still on flood alert though and it will remain cold in the south east and East AngliaCredit: Alamy

Although it won't be particularly sunny it will be warmer than it has beenCredit: Alamy

The milder temperatures will come as a welcome change to many after Britain was battered by strong winds and blizzards last week as large parts of the country fell into the grip of an Arctic cold blast.

Wintry weather caused travel misery across the UK, as heavy snow prompted chaos Heathrow Airport was forced to cancel eighty flights, while the coastal town Jaywick in Essex was evacuated over flooding fears.

Despite the forecast of warmer climes this week, the south will remain colder due to a feed of cool air coming from the continentCredit: Alamy

The UK's weather over the next few days will be warmer than some parts of SpainCredit: AP

Thousands were evacuated from their homes on Friday night as those in West Mersea in Essex, Whitby in Yorkshire and Hornsea in East Yorkshire were hit by flooding.
Chaos struck roads across the UK after parts of the country plunged to an icy -9C, with more snow storms and floods thought to be on the way.

The massive plunge in temperatures also brought the potential for a freak phenomenon known as "thundersnow".

Europe has seen more than a dozen people die from cold weather in recent days with ten people dying in Poland last Friday after temperatures plummeted to -20C.

A man died in Belgium when his truck slid off a motorway and in Italy sub-freezing temperatures were blamed for the deaths of half a dozen homeless people.

But despite the forecast of warmer climes this week, the south east will remain colder due to a feed of cool air coming from the continent.

In Spain some areas, such as El Espinal in the north, have seen several inches of snowCredit: AP

Areas like Burguete have been hit by a cold spell sending temperatures plummeting below zeroCredit: AP

On Saturday night in Santon Downham in Suffolk the temperature dropped to -3.5 degrees C.

Earlier today The Queen braved the pouring rain as she walked to church.
Dressed in a striking purple coat, Her Maj looked back to full health as she walked unaided down a long path.
In a public test of her fitness following her recent illness, she attended morning worship at 11th century St Mary the Virgin church in Flitcham on the Sandringham estate.

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