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The Independent
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Temperatures hit 26C in warm end to UK's sunniest spring on record
UK temperatures hit 26C on Saturday, wrapping up the sunniest spring on record before the country officially goes into the summer season. Heathrow in west London enjoyed the hottest weather at 26.7C, about 8C hotter than the average for the time of year, while levels of grass pollen were very high in the South East. A balmy end to spring for many comes as provisional figures from the Met Office show 630 hours of sunshine were clocked up across the country between March 1 and May 27. Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said: 'It's the last day of meteorological spring today but it'll actually feel more like midsummer for some southern and eastern areas. 'It's fairly warm in that sunshine, particularly across more eastern and south-eastern parts of the UK, with temperatures in the mid 20s.' He said it has been a 'different story' in the North West where people have seen cooler and more showery weather, which is expected to spread on Sunday. 'Further showers and longer spells of rain across the north of the UK and feeling much fresher for all of us by tomorrow,' Mr Morgan continued. 'Generally a fine start for many parts of England and Wales, a mixture of clouds and sunny spells overall though it will be a breezier day tomorrow and generally a bit cloudier too. 'So the cloud bubbling up through the morning, further showers and longer spells of rain pushing eastwards across Northern Ireland and Scotland, the odd rumble of thunder here and there. 'Showers breaking out quite widely across northern England, Wales, the Midlands and the South West as well, but some places will stay dry, particularly across the South East of England.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
UK weather: Hundreds of Brits head to beaches & parks as temps hit 26C – but it won't last for long
Many had talked up the luscious 'Iberian heat' across the week SATUR-YAY UK weather: Hundreds of Brits head to beaches & parks as temps hit 26C – but it won't last for long SUN-SOAKED Brits have spent the weekend basking in the 26C heat with hundreds flocking down to the beach. UK temperatures soared on Saturday to officially cement this year as the sunniest spring on record - but the weather won't stay around for long. 9 Sun-soaked Brits have spent the weekend basking in the 26C heat with hundreds flocking down to the beach Credit: Alamy 9 Much of London was packed out with happy Brits basking in the sun Credit: PA 9 Weymouth beachgoers topped up on their tans Credit: Alamy 9 Happy Brits took advantage of the weather and headed to York racecourse Credit: nb press ltd Heathrow in west London peaked at 26.7C which was about 8C hotter than the average in the area for the time of year. The scorching heat also brought with it very high levels of grass pollen in the South East. The final day of May topped off a hot few months in the UK with provisional figures from the Met Office showing 630 hours of sunshine were clocked up between March 1 and May 27. Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said: "It's the last day of meteorological spring today but it'll actually feel more like midsummer for some southern and eastern areas. "It's fairly warm in that sunshine, particularly across more eastern and south-eastern parts of the UK, with temperatures in the mid 20s." As pub gardens and parks filled up, another bustling venue full of sun-loving Brits York racecourse. Racegoers were determined to make the most of the good weather and were aiming to top up their tans while watching the horses. Many had talked up the "Iberian heat" across the week. The Met Office said the jet stream, which is coming up from the Atlantic Ocean, will allow warm air to be drawn up from the Iberian Peninsula, carrying it to the UK. This led to the above-average temperatures in many parts of Britain. 9 Lyme Regis beach in Dorset was packed out with families on Saturday Credit: Alamy 9 People relaxing in the warm afternoon sunshine on Wimbledon Common, south west London Credit: Alamy 9 Horses and dogs enjoyed the heat at Wimbledon Common Credit: Alamy But Sunday showers are set to rain on the weather's parade. Mr Morgan said it is already looking like a "different story" in the North West of England with people experiencing cooler and more showery weather. This is expected to spread across much of Britain on Sunday. He said: "Further showers and longer spells of rain across the north of the UK and feeling much fresher for all of us by tomorrow. "Generally a fine start for many parts of England and Wales, a mixture of clouds and sunny spells overall though it will be a breezier day tomorrow and generally a bit cloudier too. "So the cloud bubbling up through the morning, further showers and longer spells of rain pushing eastwards across Northern Ireland and Scotland, the odd rumble of thunder here and there. "Showers breaking out quite widely across northern England, Wales, the Midlands and the South West as well, but some places will stay dry, particularly across the South East of England." It all comes less than a week after Brits were soaked in a washout Bank Holiday Monday. Temperatures dropped to as low as -5C in some regions. Thunderstorms hit across the UK, with one area - in and around the River Mimram in Hertfordshire - being issued with a flood alert. 9 Brits basking in the sunshine in Parliament Square, London Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
UK weather: Hundreds of Brits head to beaches & parks as temps hit 26C – but it won't last for long
SUN-SOAKED Brits have spent the weekend basking in the 26C heat with hundreds flocking down to the beach. UK temperatures soared on Saturday to officially cement this year as the sunniest spring on record - but the weather won't stay around for long. Advertisement 9 Sun-soaked Brits have spent the weekend basking in the 26C heat with hundreds flocking down to the beach Credit: Alamy 9 Much of London was packed out with happy Brits basking in the sun Credit: PA 9 Weymouth beachgoers topped up on their tans Credit: Alamy 9 Happy Brits took advantage of the weather and headed to York racecourse Credit: nb press ltd Heathrow in west London peaked at 26.7C which was about 8C hotter than the average in the area for the time of year. The scorching heat also brought with it very high levels of grass pollen in the South East. The final day of May topped off a hot few months in the UK with provisional figures from the Met Office showing 630 hours of sunshine were clocked up between March 1 and May 27. Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said: "It's the last day of meteorological spring today but it'll actually feel more like midsummer for some southern and eastern areas. Advertisement read more in weather "It's fairly warm in that sunshine, particularly across more eastern and south-eastern parts of the UK, with temperatures in the mid 20s." As pub gardens and parks filled up, another bustling venue full of sun-loving Brits Many had talked up the "Iberian heat" across the week. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The Met Office said the jet stream, which is coming up from the Atlantic Ocean, will allow warm air to be drawn up from the Iberian Peninsula, carrying it to the UK. This led to the above-average temperatures in many parts of Britain. 9 Lyme Regis beach in Dorset was packed out with families on Saturday Credit: Alamy 9 People relaxing in the warm afternoon sunshine on Wimbledon Common, south west London Credit: Alamy Advertisement 9 Horses and dogs enjoyed the heat at Wimbledon Common Credit: Alamy But Sunday showers are set to rain on the weather's parade. Mr Morgan said it is already looking like a "different story" in the North West of England with people experiencing cooler and more showery weather. This is expected to spread across much of Britain on Sunday. Advertisement He said: "Further showers and longer spells of rain across the north of the UK and feeling much fresher for all of us by tomorrow. "Generally a fine start for many parts of England and Wales, a mixture of clouds and sunny spells overall though it will be a breezier day tomorrow and generally a bit cloudier too. "So the cloud bubbling up through the morning, further showers and longer spells of rain pushing eastwards across Northern Ireland and Scotland, the odd rumble of thunder here and there. "Showers breaking out quite widely across northern England, Wales , the Midlands and the South West as well, but some places will stay dry, particularly across the South East of England." Advertisement It all comes less than a week after Brits were soaked in a . Temperatures dropped to as low as -5C in some regions. Thunderstorms hit across the UK, with one area - in and around the River Mimram in Hertfordshire - being issued with a flood alert. 9 Brits basking in the sunshine in Parliament Square, London Credit: Alamy Advertisement 9 But the good weather won't stay around for long with showers expected on Sunday Credit: Alamy
The Sun
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
UK weather: Hundreds of Brits head to beaches & parks as temps hit 26C – but it won't last for long
SUN-SOAKED Brits have spent the weekend basking in the 26C heat with hundreds flocking down to the beach. UK temperatures soared on Saturday to officially cement this year as the sunniest spring on record - but the weather won't stay around for long. 9 9 9 9 Heathrow in west London peaked at 26.7C which was about 8C hotter than the average in the area for the time of year. The scorching heat also brought with it very high levels of grass pollen in the South East. The final day of May topped off a hot few months in the UK with provisional figures from the Met Office showing 630 hours of sunshine were clocked up between March 1 and May 27. Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said: "It's the last day of meteorological spring today but it'll actually feel more like midsummer for some southern and eastern areas. "It's fairly warm in that sunshine, particularly across more eastern and south-eastern parts of the UK, with temperatures in the mid 20s." As pub gardens and parks filled up, another bustling venue full of sun-loving Brits York racecourse. Racegoers were determined to make the most of the good weather and were aiming to top up their tans while watching the horses. Many had talked up the "Iberian heat" across the week. The Met Office said the jet stream, which is coming up from the Atlantic Ocean, will allow warm air to be drawn up from the Iberian Peninsula, carrying it to the UK. This led to the above-average temperatures in many parts of Britain. 9 9 But Sunday showers are set to rain on the weather's parade. Mr Morgan said it is already looking like a "different story" in the North West of England with people experiencing cooler and more showery weather. This is expected to spread across much of Britain on Sunday. He said: "Further showers and longer spells of rain across the north of the UK and feeling much fresher for all of us by tomorrow. "Generally a fine start for many parts of England and Wales, a mixture of clouds and sunny spells overall though it will be a breezier day tomorrow and generally a bit cloudier too. "So the cloud bubbling up through the morning, further showers and longer spells of rain pushing eastwards across Northern Ireland and Scotland, the odd rumble of thunder here and there. "Showers breaking out quite widely across northern England, Wales, the Midlands and the South West as well, but some places will stay dry, particularly across the South East of England." It all comes less than a week after Brits were soaked in a . Temperatures dropped to as low as -5C in some regions. Thunderstorms hit across the UK, with one area - in and around the River Mimram in Hertfordshire - being issued with a flood alert. 9 9
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Climate
- Belfast Telegraph
Met Office forecasts temperatures to drop after sunniest spring on record
UK temperatures hit 26C on Saturday, wrapping up the sunniest spring on record before the country officially goes into the summer season. Heathrow in west London enjoyed the hottest weather at 26.7C, about 8C hotter than the average for the time of year, while levels of grass pollen were very high in the South East. Zoe Hutin, Operational Meteorologist said: 'We reached 20.8 Celsius in Northern Ireland today (Helens Bay, Down), however temperatures are forecast to lower somewhat over the next few days, falling closer to average, or perhaps a little below average for the time of year. 'Average maximum temperatures are around 15-16 Celsius for Northern Ireland in early June. 'This week, Northern Ireland temperatures are likely to sit around this mark. 'Tomorrow will be another day of sunshine and showers, highs of 16 Celsius in Belfast. ' A more settled day on Monday with sunshine through the morning but turning increasingly cloudy as low-pressure approaches from the west. 'Widespread rain may be heavy at times, clearing eastwards by Tuesday morning, with blustery showers to follow. 'Highs on Tuesday 15 Celsius. That remains the theme through the rest of the week, sunshine and scattered showers, always staying rather breezy, even windy along the coasts, with temperatures peaking 14-16 Celsius. 'It may warm up a touch by next weekend, however maximum temperatures likely remaining in the teens, rather than low-20s for Northern Ireland,' A balmy end to spring for many comes as provisional figures from the Met Office show 630 hours of sunshine were clocked up across the UK between March 1 and May 27. Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said: "It's the last day of meteorological spring today but it'll actually feel more like midsummer for some southern and eastern areas. "It's fairly warm in that sunshine, particularly across more eastern and south-eastern parts of the UK, with temperatures in the mid 20s." He said it has been a "different story" in the North West where people have seen cooler and more showery weather, which is expected to spread on Sunday. "Further showers and longer spells of rain across the north of the UK and feeling much fresher for all of us by tomorrow," Mr Morgan continued. "Generally a fine start for many parts of England and Wales, a mixture of clouds and sunny spells overall though it will be a breezier day tomorrow and generally a bit cloudier too.'
