BRITS will see record temperatures for a SECOND day today – with parts of Britain to bask in 25C heat as the March heatwave continues.
It comes after Tuesday saw temperatures heat up to sweltering 24C, becoming officially the UK's hottest March day in 50 years.
The record was set on March 29, 1968 when the mercury hit 25.6C in Mepal, Cambridgeshire.
Crows will once again flock to beaches to enjoy record-high March temperatures as Covid restrictions on outdoor gatherings were eased in England.
Temperatures increased by more than 20C in less than four hours, the Met Office said, as the UK entered a period of "exceptional warmth".
The warmer and brighter weather coincided with the relaxing of England's lockdown earlier this week, when the "stay home" order ended and groups of up to six people, or two households, were able to meet outside.
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…
- Alice Peacock
EASTER SUNDAY AND MONDAY WILL BE COLDER THAN AVERAGE
- Alice Peacock
ENJOY THE WEATHER – WHILE IT LASTS
Enjoy today’s barbecue weather while it lasts – as snow is predicted to fall over Easter weekend.
The mini-heatwave won’t last long, as temperatures are predicted to take a nose dive on Thursday.
Temperatures in London are expected to drop to 15C and Good Friday is on course to be even chillier still at just 12C, as a cool front moves in from the north.
Rain is likely on Easter Sunday and there could even be snow on Easter Monday, says The Weather Outlook.
- Alice Peacock
TODAY COULD BE HOTTEST MARCH DAY ON RECORD
Brits are to enjoy the UK’s hottest March day EVER with temperatures predicted to spike to 25C on Wednesday, says the Met Office.
Tuesday saw the UK record its second warmest March day on record and the hottest temperature for the month in 53 years, the Met Office said.
The mercury peaked at 24.5C at Kew Gardens in west London on March 30, with St James’s Park in the centre of the capital also hitting highs of 24.3C.
The figure is only slightly below the UK’s hottest ever March temperature of 25.6C, recorded in 1968 at Mepal in Cambridgeshire.
However, Met Office forecaster Alex Burkill said it was a “possibility” that the record could be broken on Wednesday, March 31, with temperatures expected to rocket to a very balmy 25C.
- Alice Peacock
SUBSTANTIAL TEMPERATURE DROP EXPECTED TOMORROW
- Alice Peacock
RECORD-BREAKING TEMPERATURES YESTERDAY
Brits basked in record-breaking heat yesterday, as temperatures rose to their highest level in March for over 50 years.
Highs of 24.2C were recorded in St James’ Park, London – the first time a figure so high has been seen in March since 1968.
The record was set on March 29, 1968 when the mercury hit 25.6C in Mepal, Cambridgeshire.
The warmer and brighter weather coincided with the relaxing of England’s lockdown earlier this week, when the “stay home” order ended and groups of up to six people, or two households, were able to meet outside.
- Alice Peacock
SCOTLAND'S DELUGE OF RAIN EASING
The rain that has peltered Scotland over the past two days will begin to ease this afternoon.
- 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
HAY FEVER MISERY FOR MILLIONS DURING MINI HEATWAVE
The record-high March temperatures have come just in time for the Covid rules to allow friends and family to meet up outdoors.
But many hay fever sufferers will have to endure watery eyes and an itchy, runny nose if they want to join in.
Read more here.
- Alice Peacock
EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM
Paddle boarders near the old West Pier in Brighton just after sunrise
- Alice Peacock
ENJOY THE WEATHER – WHILE IT LASTS
Enjoy today's barbecue weather while it lasts – as snow is predicted to fall over Easter weekend.
The mini-heatwave won’t last long, as temperatures are predicted to take a nose dive on Thursday.
Temperatures in London are expected to drop to 15C and Good Friday is on course to be even chillier still at just 12C, as a cool front moves in from the north.
Rain is likely on Easter Sunday and there could even be snow on Easter Monday, says The Weather Outlook.
- Alice Peacock
TODAY COULD BE HOTTEST MARCH DAY ON RECORD
Brits are to enjoy the UK’s hottest March day EVER with temperatures predicted to spike to 25C on Wednesday, says the Met Office.
Tuesday saw the UK record its second warmest March day on record and the hottest temperature for the month in 53 years, the Met Office said.
The mercury peaked at 24.5C at Kew Gardens in west London on March 30, with St James’s Park in the centre of the capital also hitting highs of 24.3C.
The figure is only slightly below the UK’s hottest ever March temperature of 25.6C, recorded in 1968 at Mepal in Cambridgeshire.
However, Met Office forecaster Alex Burkill said it was a “possibility” that the record could be broken on Wednesday, March 31, with temperatures expected to rocket to a very balmy 25C.
- Alice Peacock
DON'T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN
UV levels are expected to be moderately high over much of the UK today.
- Alice Peacock
HOW TO KEEP BABIES AND YOUNG KIDS COOL IN THE HEAT
We explain ten ways to keep your little ones cool in the hot weather.
Some of the tips include keeping your home at a suitable temperature, dressing them appropriately and checking their temperatures.
Read our other ways to keep babies and kids cool here.
- Alice Peacock
THE BEST BEACHES IN ENGLAND – ACCORDING TO TRIPADVISOR
Brits have been flocking to the coast as a trip to the beach is no longer banned after lockdown restrictions were eased this week.
The best beaches in England, as voted for by Brits, are mainly found in two parts of the country, according to TripAdvisor – Northumberland and Cornwall.
Of the top ten, according to traveller rankings on TripAdvisor, nine of them are in one of the two regions in England.
The number one beach, however, is in Norfolk, with Horsey Beach near Great Yarmouth coming out on top.
The rest of the highest ranking coastal favourites are either in holiday hotspot Cornwall or in Northumberland.
- Alice Peacock
PARTY TIME
THOUSANDS of Brits spent their newfound freedom at sundown parties on the beach and in parks yesterday, to mark the hottest March day in more than half a century.
The crowds of revellers appeared to throw caution to the wind during the 24C scorcher, despite cops banning booze in parks in Nottingham due to rowdy druken brawls on Monday.
In Brighton, celebrations kicked on well into the night with beachgoers erupting into an impromptu party with flame throwers as huge crowds gathered to watch.
While in Leeds, police descended on a park rammed with sun seekers following reports of a stabbing – but West Yorkshire Police found no-one injured after searching with officers and a helicopter
- Alice Peacock
FEELING HOT, HOT, HOT: UK TEMPERATURES THIS WEEK
Here’s how things are hotting up over the next few days:
- Alice Peacock
THE 'BIG DIPPER' OF TEMPERATURE FORECASTING
- Alice Peacock
HAY FEVER MISERY FOR MILLIONS DURING MINI HEATWAVE
The record-high March temperatures have come just in time for the Covid rules to allow friends and family to meet up outdoors.
But many hay fever sufferers will have to endure watery eyes and an itchy, runny nose if they want to join in.
Read more here.
- Alice Peacock
'SOGGY' MORNING FOR SCOTLAND AS RAIN CONTINUES
- Alice Peacock
TEMPERATURES TODAY COULD BREAK ANOTHER RECORD
This week’s mini heatwave saw temperatures rise above 24C yesterday– and it’s set to be even warmer today.
Met Office Spokesperson Nicola Maxey told the Sun Online that today could be a degree or two warmer than Tuesday.
“There’s potential for 24C or 25C in places and the record for March is 25.6C," she said.
But today is likely to be the “last day of the really warm weather,” Maxey said, with a cold snap set to hit over the Easter weekend.
Brits flocked to beaches over the UK yesterday, making the most of the heat - Alice Peacock
HEATWAVE PET WARNING: WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER LEAVE DOGS IN HOT CARS
The RSPCA has warned that dogs could die in hot cars in just 20 minutes.
The animal charity said owners should pay extra attention especially in the recent hot weather.
An RSPCA spokesperson said: “As temperatures soar we’re urging people to take extra care of their pets.
“Animals can struggle in the heat and some of our pets can suffer heatstroke or heat exhaustion which can be fatal.”
- Alice Peacock
RECORD-BREAKING TEMPERATURES YESTERDAY
Brits basked in record-breaking heat yesterday, as temperatures rose to their highest level in March for over 50 years.
Highs of 24.2C were recorded in St James' Park, London – the first time a figure so high has been seen in March since 1968.
The record was set on March 29, 1968 when the mercury hit 25.6C in Mepal, Cambridgeshire.
The warmer and brighter weather coincided with the relaxing of England's lockdown earlier this week, when the "stay home" order ended and groups of up to six people, or two households, were able to meet outside.
- Alice Peacock
ANOTHER WARM DAY AHEAD FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
- Alice Peacock
CROWDS GATHERED FOR PICNICS ON PRIMROSE HILL ON WARMEST DAY OF THE YEAR
Huge groups were pictured picnicking on Primrose Hill yesterday, making the most of soaring temperatures.
It came after groups of up to six people were allowed to meet outdoors for the first time on Monday.
Experts have warned of a spike in infections after cooped-up sunseekers flocked outdoors - Alice Peacock
SUNSEEKING BRITS WARNED: 'DON'T BLOW IT NOW'
Brits have been warned not to "blow it now" after thousands of sunseeking Brits packed beaches and parks, sparking fears of a lockdown extension.
Experts have warned of a spike in infections after cooped-up sunseekers flocked outdoors to mark the hottest March day in more than half a century yesterday.
It came after groups of up to six people were allowed to meet outdoors. for the first time on Monday.
The mercury is expected to soar again today, but lockdown-wearing sunseekers were warned to stay socially distanced and not risk another spike in Covid infections.
Heath Secretary Matt Hancock tweeted: “Let’s enjoy the sun but let’s do it safely. We’ve come so far – don’t blow it now.”
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