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The Independent
07-05-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
UK set for ‘classic' spring weather, including frosty nights and warm days
The UK will see 'classic' spring weather over the coming days, with temperatures of up to 26C and patches of frost overnight, forecasters have said. Conditions from Thursday through to Saturday are expected to be broadly similar, with dry weather and sunny spells forecast across the country, according to the Met Office. Simon Partridge, meteorologist for the forecaster, said temperatures throughout the week were 'gradually warming up' but patches of frost are still expected in rural areas where there are clear skies. For Thursday, parts of the east coast of England may see the 'odd light shower' in the morning while the rest of the country will remain dry and 'bright with sunny spells,' he said. Temperatures are expected to be similar to Wednesday, with highs of around 19 to 20C in southern England, including Dorset and Sussex. 'All in all, generally, another dry, fine day, a little bit cooler down the east coast, because there's that breeze coming in off the North Sea,' Mr Partridge added. Thursday night will be dry, with a 'touch of frost' in areas such as North Wales, he said. Conditions on Friday are forecast to be similar again, with dry weather, 'plenty of sunny spells' and highs of up to 22C across southern England, followed by a few 'isolated pockets' of frost in rural places, the meteorologist added. Warmer temperatures are expected over the weekend, with southern England and south-east Wales forecast to enjoy highs of up to 24C on Saturday and 26C on Sunday. The warmest areas may see some localised heavy showers on Sunday along with the 'odd rumble of thunder', Mr Partridge said. Of the chilly evenings and warmer days, he added: 'It's a classic sort of spring set-up really. 'Going into summer, as we get more and more sunshine, the ground warms up more. 'At the moment we haven't had it (the sunshine) for long enough for the ground temperatures to be that warm, so then overnight, when we get those clear skies, the ground loses temperature pretty quick.' During this time of year, it is common to see the 'biggest range of temperatures' between daytime highs and overnight lows, he added. This comes after the UK saw its warmest start to May on record, with highs of 29.3C in Kew Gardens, south-west London, last Thursday. The Environment Agency later warned that England is facing the risk of summer drought after the driest start to spring in 69 years has led to low reservoir levels, struggling crops and wildfires. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said fire and rescue services in England and Wales have responded to 464 wildfires so far this year, including in Dartmoor and Errwood Valley in Derbyshire, and have called on the Government to invest in fire services to address this 'growing, year-round threat'. The organisation warned that most wildfires are caused by human activity, including accidental and deliberate blazes, and that dry weather can worsen the damage caused by fires. NFCC chairman Phil Garrigan said: 'Wildfires are no longer a seasonal hazard – they are a growing, year-round threat to life, property and the environment, driven by the increasing impacts of climate change. 'Fire and rescue services are having to balance their response to these growing numbers of extreme weather events while trying to maintain core emergency response. 'This is not sustainable without proper support. 'We are urging the Government to use the upcoming spending review to deliver long-term, sustained investment in fire and rescue. He added: 'We cannot afford for fire and rescue to be the forgotten emergency service.'
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Weather map reveals where temperatures will plunge as Britain marks VE Day bringing balmy heatwave to an abrupt end
A 'fairly chilly' spell is expected to follow record-breaking hot weather in the UK as the 80th anniversary of VE Day is marked with a military procession, flypast and street parties. The Met Office forecasts that temperatures will reach a maximum of 15C or 16C on the south coast of England on bank holiday Monday but said northern parts of the UK would 'struggle to get into the double figures'. Temperatures are projected to fall from highs of 22C in London and parts of southern England on Saturday to around 15C or 16C on Sunday. There may be some rain on Monday in central London where thousands of people are expected to line the streets for a VE Day procession. Overnight, clearer spells are expected - especially in the west - where light winds may lead to patchy frost. The southeast will remain breezy with a continued chance of showers, while the Northern Isles may see some light rain. Most other areas will stay dry with sunny intervals, particularly across mainland Scotland, though it will feel cooler along the coasts. On Monday thousand will flock to London to watch a ceremony with a packed schedule for VE day that includes a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces. A flypast by the Red Arrows and aircraft used to support Ukraine will be part of the commemorative ceremony on Monday. The show will include planes involved in tensions with Russia, such as P8 Poseidons, which conduct reconnaissance missions surveying Russian vessels near UK waters, and Voyager aircraft, which fly Ukrainian recruits to the UK for training and deliver equipment to Ukrainian forces. Units from the armed forces of Ukraine were also involved in yesterday's late-night rehearsal parade. The King, the Queen, the Prime Minister and Second World War veterans will watch the event from a platform on the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. Street parties, picnics and community celebrations will also take place across the UK on Monday ahead of the anniversary on Thursday, May 8. Simon Partridge, meteorologist at the Met Office, said: 'To start off the week on Monday, the temperatures we are looking at are fairly chilly. 'That said, though, it will be mostly dry, with light winds as well, so we will lose the winds that we've had over recent days, so that will improve things.' Military personnel pick up their guns at Wellington Barracks after taking part in the rehearsals for the VE Day 80th anniversary procession in the early hours of Saturday morning in London He added: 'It looks like there should be a few showers down across the south-east of England on bank holiday Monday, but the rest of the country will be dry, with bright, sunny spells. 'It probably won't be shorts and T-shirt weather, but at the same time, you won't need coats or umbrellas. 'From Monday night to Tuesday and onto Wednesday, any rural spot really across the UK has the potential of seeing a little bit of frost. 'So we will start the week off quite chilly, with temperatures just below average for the time of year, but as we go through the week, you'll get slightly warmer each day, and by the time we get to next weekend, we could very well be back in the low 20Cs once again.' The cooler spell comes after the UK saw its warmest start to May on record, with a high of 29.3C at Kew Gardens, south-west London, on Thursday.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Temperatures in Colchester expected to reach above 20C next week
Sunshine and warm weather is on the way next week, with temperatures expected to reach over 20 degrees in Colchester. The good weather will begin on Sunday, April 27, with temperatures expected to reach 20C, but temperatures are predicted to increase as the week goes on. So how hot will temperatures reach next week? Monday, April 28 - 21C Tuesday, April 29 - 22C Wednesday, April 30 - 25C Thursday, May 1 - 25C It is possible that top temperatures could reach 23C or 24C, but the nights will still be cold at about 4C-7C. A 'large chunk' of England could be enjoying these temperatures which would be 'very warm for the time of year', according to Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge. He said: 'The average temperature for this time of year is about 13C to 14C, so for a lot of central and south-eastern England on Monday and Tuesday, there is quite possibly the chance that we will see temperatures around the low to mid 20s in the early part of the week. 'Certainly on Monday and Tuesday, the potential 23C is pretty high with a with a small chance of seeing 24C – but even 23C for parts of the Midlands would put them 10C above average for the time of year. 'There's a pretty good chance of seeing that early next week, which is obviously very warm for the time of year. 'Obviously, 23C is not record breaking in terms of absolute temperatures, but for the end of April, that is well above average.' It looks like Sunday's London Marathon runners will have to endure temperatures of 21C to 22C as they try to complete the 26.2 mile course. All weather updates can be found on the Met Office website.
Times
25-04-2025
- Climate
- Times
UK weather: mini heatwave to bring highs of 24C, says Met Office
The UK will see a mini heatwave next week, as temperatures soar to up to 10C above average for this time of year. Those running the London Marathon on Sunday afternoon could experience temperatures of up to 21C, potentially making the feat more difficult. The capital could see highs of 24C on Tuesday, with much of England and Wales also seeing temperatures above 20C. Temperatures could be as much as 10C above the late April average and long-term forecasts suggest they could remain high until May 2. Simon Partridge, a Met Office meteorologist, said: 'The average temperature for this time of year is about 13C to 14C, so for a lot of central and southeastern England on Monday and Tuesday, there is quite possibly the
The Independent
25-04-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
UK weather map: Where mini heatwave will scorch Britain next week
Temperatures across the UK are set to soar next week, with some areas reaching up to 10C above average. It is possible that top temperatures could reach 23C or 24C on Tuesday, the Met Office said, falling short of an official heatwave but marking a 'very warm spell'. Some parts of the country could see up to 10C above the seasonal average. Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge said a 'large chunk' of England could be enjoying these temperatures. There will be more sunshine and a shift in the wind direction. The 56,000 people taking part in the London Marathon will have to endure temperatures of 21C to 22C as they try to complete the 26.2 mile course. For those participating in the Manchester Marathon on Sunday, there will be spells of sunshine. Temperatures will peak at 17C in the afternoon, and a gentle south-westerly breeze will cool down runners. Looking into next week, Mr Partridge said: 'The average temperature for this time of year is about 13C to 14C, so for a lot of central and south-eastern England on Monday and Tuesday, there is quite possibly the chance that we will see temperatures around the low to mid 20s in the early part of the week. 'Certainly on Monday and Tuesday, the potential 23C is pretty high with a with a small chance of seeing 24C – but even 23C for parts of the Midlands would put them 10C above average for the time of year.' He added that although the 23C weather is not 'record breaking' in terms of absolute temperature, it is 'well above average' for the end of April. A warm spell of weather is expected to start on Sunday before forecasts become more changeable, with potential for sunshine to make way for cloudy conditions. Saturday will likely see patchy rain initially moving east across most of Scotland, England and Wales, with brighter conditions further north before sunny spells develop more widely into the afternoon. Temperatures will stay around average with highs of 18C but may start to rise as the weekend progresses, particularly on Sunday. While northern regions of the UK will continue to see some cloud and scattered showers on Monday, the rest of the country will stay dry and bright with temperatures of up to 24C in the South East.
