Record Temperatures Expected in London as Warm Weather Continues
London set to outshine popular holiday destinations with forecasts of up to 24C amidst unusually warm weather for early April.
London is projected to experience exceptionally warm weather on Friday, with temperatures anticipated to reach 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) in the capital, surpassing popular holiday locations in Greece and Spain.
The Met Office reports that parts of central England may even see highs of 24 degrees Celsius, marking a significant increase in temperatures for the season and potentially the warmest day of the year thus far.
This forecast follows a sunny and dry start to April, with the Met Office noting that temperature highs are in line with those typically expected in July.
The warm weather is attributed to persistent high pressure systems that have brought clear skies and minimal precipitation.
Forecaster Alex Deakin stated that while the southern regions of England will enjoy warm conditions, much of Scotland will experience markedly cooler temperatures, struggling to break into double digits.
He indicated that despite the temperature disparities, the day is expected to be generally sunny and pleasant across many areas.
Comparatively, Friday’s forecast for London exceeds temperatures in several notable Mediterranean destinations, including Barcelona and Ibiza, which are expected to reach around 18 degrees Celsius, and Crete, forecasted at 19 degrees Celsius.
Additionally, Faro in Portugal is anticipated to match the temperature of Barcelona and Ibiza.
However, Spain faces challenging weather conditions as Storm Nuria is expected to bring strong winds to the Canary Islands under a red weather alert.
This adverse weather follows England's sunniest March on record, where a total of 185.8 hours of sunshine were logged—59% above the long-term average and beating the previous record of 171.7 hours set in 1929.
Wales reported its second sunniest March, experiencing 53% more sunshine than usual, while Scotland and Northern Ireland also enjoyed higher than average sunshine levels at 20% and 13% respectively, although both regions did not record historical highs.
In light of these dry and warm conditions, wildfires are becoming a concern.
Significant blazes have developed in Scotland and Dorset, with firefighters in Scotland actively combating a large grass fire at Gartur Moss in Port of Menteith, Stirling.
The emergency services were called to the scene on Wednesday, and fire crews are continuing their work to control the situation.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has reported a 'very high to extreme' risk of wildfires across the country and has advised the public against lighting outdoor fires.
The Met Office reports that parts of central England may even see highs of 24 degrees Celsius, marking a significant increase in temperatures for the season and potentially the warmest day of the year thus far.
This forecast follows a sunny and dry start to April, with the Met Office noting that temperature highs are in line with those typically expected in July.
The warm weather is attributed to persistent high pressure systems that have brought clear skies and minimal precipitation.
Forecaster Alex Deakin stated that while the southern regions of England will enjoy warm conditions, much of Scotland will experience markedly cooler temperatures, struggling to break into double digits.
He indicated that despite the temperature disparities, the day is expected to be generally sunny and pleasant across many areas.
Comparatively, Friday’s forecast for London exceeds temperatures in several notable Mediterranean destinations, including Barcelona and Ibiza, which are expected to reach around 18 degrees Celsius, and Crete, forecasted at 19 degrees Celsius.
Additionally, Faro in Portugal is anticipated to match the temperature of Barcelona and Ibiza.
However, Spain faces challenging weather conditions as Storm Nuria is expected to bring strong winds to the Canary Islands under a red weather alert.
This adverse weather follows England's sunniest March on record, where a total of 185.8 hours of sunshine were logged—59% above the long-term average and beating the previous record of 171.7 hours set in 1929.
Wales reported its second sunniest March, experiencing 53% more sunshine than usual, while Scotland and Northern Ireland also enjoyed higher than average sunshine levels at 20% and 13% respectively, although both regions did not record historical highs.
In light of these dry and warm conditions, wildfires are becoming a concern.
Significant blazes have developed in Scotland and Dorset, with firefighters in Scotland actively combating a large grass fire at Gartur Moss in Port of Menteith, Stirling.
The emergency services were called to the scene on Wednesday, and fire crews are continuing their work to control the situation.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has reported a 'very high to extreme' risk of wildfires across the country and has advised the public against lighting outdoor fires.
