UK Weather forecast – RECORD high temperatures this week as Brits can enjoy beaches in 21C heatwave after lockdown eased
BRITS are set to flock to beaches to enjoy record-high March temperatures this week as restrictions on outdoor gatherings are eased in England today.
The south of the UK will be "very warm", the Met Office said, and some areas in south-east England could see temperatures rise to 24C by Tuesday.
The warmer and brighter weather coincides with the relaxing of England's lockdown on Monday, when the "stay home" order ends and groups of up to six people, or two households, are able to meet outside.
In Wales, lockdown restrictions were eased as the "stay local" requirement was dropped on Saturday, with people allowed to stay in self-contained holiday accommodation.
Temperatures in March have not gone above 24C since March 29 1968, when 25.6C (78F) was recorded in Mepal in Cambridgeshire.
But by Easter weekend, cold air from the north may bring another dip in temperatures, with the Met Office forecasting showers spreading to most areas.
It said temperatures are likely to be around or below average for the time of the year, with a potential for widespread overnight frosts.
The coldest Easter weekend on record was in 2013 when minus 12.5C was recorded at Braemar in Aberdeenshire, on Easter Sunday.
Read our live blog below for the latest weather news and updates…
- Hana Carter
ODDS CUT ON HOTTEST SPRING ON RECORD IN THE UK
Bookmaker Coral has cut the odds to 6-4 (from 2-1) on this spring being the hottest on record in the UK.
The firm is offering 5-4 for this Easter to be the hottest of all time, while it is 2-1 that 30C or higher is recorded in the UK next week.
“Spring will have finally sprung next week, with temperatures in the mid-20s.
“We have not only slashed the odds on it being a record hot Easter this year, but also on a record hot spring,” said Coral spokesman John Hill.
“The betting also says there is strong chance temperatures could even reach as high as 30C in some parts of the UK next week,” added Hill.
- Hana Carter
WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT WEEK
- Alice Peacock
19C RECORDED IN YORKSHIRE
It's warming up in Yorkshire, though no records have been broken yet.
Bridlington has reached 19.1C, according to BBC Weather.
The UK’s highest temperature so far this year is 19.3C in Grangemouth on March 18th.
- Alice Peacock
POP ON THE SUNSCREEN – UV LEVELS EXPECTED TO SOAR
- Alice Peacock
BRITS CAN HEAD TO THE BEACH THIS WEEK AS MINI HEATWAVE HITS
Brits can go to the beach to enjoy the mini-heatwave this week as lockdown restrictions ease.
The Government has confirmed there is no cap on the distance you can travel as the 'stay local' order is lifted.
It was expected that the strict 'stay home' lockdown message would be replaced by an order not to travel outside your local area – though there was not set to be a strict limit on the number of miles that people are allowed to go.
However, this has been quietly dropped and people will face no limits on how far they can go from today, it was confirmed earlier.
So as the UK enjoys an early summer with temperatures rising to 24C, day trips to the seaside are on.
- Alice Peacock
TEMPERATURES WELL ABOVE AVERAGE FOR MARCH
- Alice Peacock
DRY WEEK AHEAD FOR MOST
- Alice Peacock
SPRING 2021 OUTLOOK – ‘WARMER, DRIER THAN AVERAGE SEASON’
Spring 2021 could be warmer – and drier – than normal.
“This year, seasonal computer models and recent climatology are favouring a warmer than average season,” according to The Weather Outlook.
It adds: “The signal for precipitation amounts is weaker… there are indications of rain amounts being below the 30 year average when taken over the three-month period.”
- Alice Peacock
ENJOY BBQ WEATHER – MERCURY TO PLUMMET 10C!
This week’s warmer air will be short-lived, as a cold front is set to arrive around midweek, warns BBC Weather.
There is still some uncertainty on the exact timing, but the front should sweep southwards across the UK either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon, it adds.
The colder air mass behind the front will be a stark difference from the very mild air it replaces, with afternoon highs plunging by as much as 10 Celsius is some places!
- Alice Peacock
TEMPERATURES SOARING TO 10C ABOVE AVERAGE
Temperatures tomorrow could soar to around 10C above the average for March.
It's normally around 9-13C at the end of March in the UK.
Temperatures tomorrow are expected to get up to 24C in some regions.
- Alice Peacock
ODDS CUT ON HOTTEST SPRING ON RECORD IN THE UK
Bookmaker Coral has cut the odds to 6-4 (from 2-1) on this spring being the hottest on record in the UK.
The firm is offering 5-4 for this Easter to be the hottest of all time, while it is 2-1 that 30C or higher is recorded in the UK next week.
“Spring will have finally sprung next week, with temperatures in the mid-20s.
“We have not only slashed the odds on it being a record hot Easter this year, but also on a record hot spring,” said Coral spokesman John Hill.
“The betting also says there is strong chance temperatures could even reach as high as 30C in some parts of the UK next week,” added Hill.
- Alice Peacock
RAIN CAUSES TRAIN DELAYS IN SCOTLAND
Several trains have been cancelled and others delayed in the Highlands this morning as the result of heavy rain in the region.
Scotrail said that that temporary speed restrictions had been brought in, in response to the weather forecast.
Highland mainline journeys could face delays of up to 30 minutes.
The disruption was expected to last until around 9pm tonight.
- Alice Peacock
WASHOUT EASTER SUNDAY ‘UNLIKELY’
“At this stage a washout Easter Sunday is considered an unlikely scenario,” reports The Weather Outlook.
The forecasters add: “Computer models are showing a wide range of outcomes during the Easter period.
“A tendency for high pressure to be situated to the north of the UK is possibly favoured.
“It would lead to the highest risk of rain being in the south and south west with drier conditions more likely in the north.
“It also brings an increased chance of temperatures being above or below the average, rather than close to it.”
- Alice Peacock
UNSEASONABLY WARM WEATHER TO HIT EUROPE THIS WEEK
- Alice Peacock
19C IN SOUTH TODAY
Tomorrow, outbreaks of rain are forecast to continue in Northern Ireland and Scotland, says The Weather Outlook.
England and Wales should be mainly dry, but there could be some patchy rain in the north west.
Monday will be “very mild and in the southern half of the UK, temperatures may approach 19C (66F),” the website adds.
- Alice Peacock
SPRING 2021 OUTLOOK – ‘WARMER, DRIER THAN AVERAGE SEASON’
Spring 2021 could be warmer – and drier – than normal.
“This year, seasonal computer models and recent climatology are favouring a warmer than average season,” according to The Weather Outlook.
It adds: “The signal for precipitation amounts is weaker… there are indications of rain amounts being below the 30 year average when taken over the three-month period.”
- Alice Peacock
WEATHER WARNINGS FOR MARCH 29-30 – MET OFFICE
The Met Office has yellow weather warnings in place for Monday March 29, and Tuesday, March 30, for heavy rain.
The service says “heavy and persistent rain will affect western Scotland”.
A few homes and businesses could be flooded as a result, and it’s possible some communities will become cut off by flooded roads.
The area could also be hit by power cuts, with a potential loss of other services to some homes and businesses.
“There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life,” it adds.
- Alice Peacock
WILL THIS BE THE WARMEST MARCH SINCE 1968?
- Hana Carter
WILL THIS BE THE WARMEST MARCH SINCE 1968?
- John Hall
YELLOW WEATHER WARNINGS ISSUED FOR SCOTLAND
While a blast of summery heat and sunshine is on the way for England, parts of Scotland is being pelted with heavy rain.
A yellow weather warning was issued for western Scotland yesterday evening, and would remain in place until 6pm tomorrow.
Heavy and persistent rain was expected to cause flooding, power cuts and to disrupt travel.
- John Hall
LOTS OF CLOUD TO KICK OFF MONDAY MORNING
While marks the start of a mini heatwave hitting the UK, the warm weather and sun won't set in until later this afternoon.
Most of UK was in for plenty of low cloud this morning, with the far north-west of England and western Scotland also expected to see some rain.
The rain would stick around for much of Scotland, and could last for most of Tuesday, too.
The north west of England would stay cloudy through the afternoon, while southern parts of the country would clear and make way for some sun.
- John Hall
ODDS CUT ON HOTTEST SPRING ON RECORD IN THE UK
Bookmaker Coral has cut the odds to 6-4 (from 2-1) on this spring being the hottest on record in the UK.
The firm is offering 5-4 for this Easter to be the hottest of all time, while it is 2-1 that 30C or higher is recorded in the UK next week.
“Spring will have finally sprung next week, with temperatures in the mid-20s.
“We have not only slashed the odds on it being a record hot Easter this year, but also on a record hot spring,” said Coral spokesman John Hill.
“The betting also says there is strong chance temperatures could even reach as high as 30C in some parts of the UK next week,” added Hill.
- Alice Peacock
BRITS ENJOY GREAT OUTDOORS OVER WEEKEND
Londoners were pictured out and about on Wimbledon Common taking advantage of the crisp, dry weather yesterday morning.
The promenade at Hastings, East Sussex was also packed with Brits out exercising in the glorious sunshine.
And in Edinburgh, cold water swimmers enjoyed a gorgeous sunrise on Portobello beach.
- John Hall
EASTER WEEKEND TO SEE MERCURY PLUNGE
By Easter weekend, cold air from the north may bring another dip in temperatures, with the Met Office forecasting showers spreading to most areas.
It said temperatures are likely to be around or below average for the time of the year, with a potential for widespread overnight frosts.
The coldest Easter weekend on record was in 2013 when minus 12.5C was recorded at Braemar in Aberdeenshire, on Easter Sunday.
- John Hall
WINDS ON MONDAY – BEFORE 24C BBQ WEATHER
Met Office forecaster, Greg Dewhurst says that southerly winds along with an area of high pressure would move in to the UK on Monday.
He said: "Large swathes of southern England and Wales will be dry with warmer temperatures than expected for this time of year, the average for March being 11-12C.
"The mercury could reach a high of around 18C on Monday, with Tuesday seeing highs of 24C (75.2F).
"Much of the UK will remain dry and bright until Wednesday, while parts of Scotland will see some heavy showers."
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