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CTV News
01-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
U.K. could hit 30 degrees Celsius at earliest recorded point in a year
LONDON — The U.K. is set for its hottest day of the year so far on Thursday, and temperatures could hit 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) at the earliest recorded point in the calendar, forecasters said. Following one of the warmest and driest Aprils on record, forecasters said the mercury will likely peak in London, before cooler weather starts to drift in from the north on Friday — bad timing for those looking to bask in the sunshine over the coming three-day weekend. Monday is a public holiday in the U.K. Michael Silverstone, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, the U.K.'s national weather service, said it's possible temperatures on Thursday could hit 30C in southern England. If so, he said it 'will be the earliest date in May that the U.K. has seen 30 degrees since our records began in 1860.' On Wednesday, the Met Office said temperatures reached 26.7 degrees in Wisley, just south of London, making it the warmest day of the year so far. Authorities urged people to be cautious if choosing to go swimming as the water temperature in lakes and the sea remain low given the time of the year. The London Fire Brigade has also urged caution around open-water swimming after a 32% increase in water-related incidents last month compared with the same period last year. 'Even when the sun is shining, water temperatures can be dangerously cold,' said Craig Carter, its assistant commissioner for prevention and protection. 'Cold water shock can affect anyone, no matter how fit or experienced they are.' Police said Thursday that the body of a 16-year-old boy was found in a lake in Nottingham. 'While work is now under way to understand how the boy came into difficulty, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight this case as a reminder of the devastating consequences of entering open water, regardless of whether people do so deliberately or inadvertently,' said Chief Inspector David Mather of Nottinghamshire Police.
Winnipeg Free Press
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
UK could hit 30 degrees Celsius at earliest recorded point in a year
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. is set for its hottest day of the year so far on Thursday, and temperatures could hit 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) at the earliest recorded point in the calendar, forecasters said. Following one of the warmest and driest Aprils on record, forecasters said the mercury will likely peak in London, before cooler weather starts to drift in from the north on Friday — bad timing for those looking to bask in the sunshine over the coming three-day weekend. Monday is a public holiday in the U.K. Michael Silverstone, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, the U.K.'s national weather service, said it's possible temperatures on Thursday could hit 30C in southern England. If so, he said it 'will be the earliest date in May that the U.K. has seen 30 degrees since our records began in 1860.' On Wednesday, the Met Office said temperatures reached 26.7 degrees in Wisley, just south of London, making it the warmest day of the year so far. Authorities urged people to be cautious if choosing to go swimming as the water temperature in lakes and the sea remain low given the time of the year. The London Fire Brigade has also urged caution around open-water swimming after a 32% increase in water-related incidents last month compared with the same period last year. 'Even when the sun is shining, water temperatures can be dangerously cold,' said Craig Carter, its assistant commissioner for prevention and protection. 'Cold water shock can affect anyone, no matter how fit or experienced they are.' During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. Police said Thursday that the body of a 16-year-old boy was found in a lake in Nottingham. 'While work is now under way to understand how the boy came into difficulty, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight this case as a reminder of the devastating consequences of entering open water, regardless of whether people do so deliberately or inadvertently,' said Chief Inspector David Mather of Nottinghamshire Police.
The Independent
01-05-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
UK could hit 30 degrees Celsius at earliest recorded point in a year
The U.K. is set for its hottest day of the year so far on Thursday, and temperatures could hit 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) at the earliest recorded point in the calendar, forecasters said. Following one of the warmest and driest Aprils on record, forecasters said the mercury will likely peak in London, before cooler weather starts to drift in from the north on Friday — bad timing for those looking to bask in the sunshine over the coming three-day weekend. Monday is a public holiday in the U.K. Michael Silverstone, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, the U.K.'s national weather service, said it's possible temperatures on Thursday could hit 30C in southern England. If so, he said it "will be the earliest date in May that the U.K. has seen 30 degrees since our records began in 1860.' On Wednesday, the Met Office said temperatures reached 26.7 degrees in Wisley, just south of London, making it the warmest day of the year so far. Authorities urged people to be cautious if choosing to go swimming as the water temperature in lakes and the sea remain low given the time of the year. The London Fire Brigade has also urged caution around open-water swimming after a 32% increase in water-related incidents last month compared with the same period last year. 'Even when the sun is shining, water temperatures can be dangerously cold,' said Craig Carter, its assistant commissioner for prevention and protection. 'Cold water shock can affect anyone, no matter how fit or experienced they are.' Police said Thursday that the body of a 16-year-old boy was found in a lake in Nottingham. 'While work is now under way to understand how the boy came into difficulty, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight this case as a reminder of the devastating consequences of entering open water, regardless of whether people do so deliberately or inadvertently," said Chief Inspector David Mather of Nottinghamshire Police.
Associated Press
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Associated Press
UK could hit 30 degrees Celsius at earliest recorded point in a year
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. is set for its hottest day of the year so far on Thursday, and temperatures could hit 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) at the earliest recorded point in the calendar, forecasters said. Following one of the warmest and driest Aprils on record, forecasters said the mercury will likely peak in London, before cooler weather starts to drift in from the north on Friday — bad timing for those looking to bask in the sunshine over the coming three-day weekend. Monday is a public holiday in the U.K. Michael Silverstone, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, the U.K.'s national weather service, said it's possible temperatures on Thursday could hit 30C in southern England. If so, he said it 'will be the earliest date in May that the U.K. has seen 30 degrees since our records began in 1860.' On Wednesday, the Met Office said temperatures reached 26.7 degrees in Wisley, just south of London, making it the warmest day of the year so far. Authorities urged people to be cautious if choosing to go swimming as the water temperature in lakes and the sea remain low given the time of the year. The London Fire Brigade has also urged caution around open-water swimming after a 32% increase in water-related incidents last month compared with the same period last year. 'Even when the sun is shining, water temperatures can be dangerously cold,' said Craig Carter, its assistant commissioner for prevention and protection. 'Cold water shock can affect anyone, no matter how fit or experienced they are.' Police said Thursday that the body of a 16-year-old boy was found in a lake in Nottingham. 'While work is now under way to understand how the boy came into difficulty, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight this case as a reminder of the devastating consequences of entering open water, regardless of whether people do so deliberately or inadvertently,' said Chief Inspector David Mather of Nottinghamshire Police.
Metro
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Metro
Wildfires break out and spread over UK countryside on hottest day of the year
The UK has been hit with wildfires as a heatwave is set to bring the hottest day of the year today. Plumes of smoke can be seen across Derbyshire after a fire broke out near the Errwood reservoir in the Upper Goyt Valley – covering 40 hectares. Firefighters have urged residents to keep all their windows and doors closed after they were forced to withdraw overnight. The fire has been called the worst 'the area has seen since 2018', according to a spokesperson from Peak District Moorland Group. They said: 'With multiple nests of all ground nesting birds being burnt out and the fire heading towards commercial forestry, it's the worst this area has seen since the 2018 fires when 40 hectares burnt on Ravenslow, one of the most prized blanket bog areas in this location.' It comes as the UK is set to see the hottest day of the year, with the Met Office saying 'there is a 30% chance of seeing 30 ° C heat'. The forecaster told Metro: 'Temperatures will be hitting 29 ° C across the South East of England today, bringing the hottest day of the year. 'There is even a 30% chance of seeing 30 ° C heat, and if this is the case will be the first time on record such temperatures have been seen so early in the year.' Average temperatures for late April are 12 ° C for parts of Scotland and around 16 ° C for southern England. Hayfever sufferers have also been warned over high pollen levels, and the NHS has urged people to wear at least factor 30 sunscreen. More Trending The London Fire Brigade has also issued a warning about open water swimming as Brits look to cool down. Craig Carter, assistant commissioner for prevention and protection, said temperatures 'can be dangerously cold'. He added: 'Cold water shock can affect anyone, no matter how fit or experienced they are.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Slower than usual? The warm weather is affecting your brain MORE: Major UK city faces travel disruption after power cut suspends all trams MORE: UK resort with attractions 'better than Center Parcs' brings back £1 kids' tickets
