UK weather: Temperatures soar to 22C in warmest day of the year as Britain will be hotter than Athens and Ibiza ()
<iframe frameborder="0" height="100%" scrolling="no" src="https://www.gbnews.com/res/scraper/embed/?video_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmm-v2.simplestream.com%2Fiframe%2Fplayer.php%3Fkey%3D3Li3Nt2Qs8Ct3Xq9Fi5Uy0Mb2Bj0Qs%26player%3DGB003%26uvid%3D52839779%26type%3Dvod%26viously_id%3D" width="100%"></iframe><br/><p>The UK will be treated to its warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures soaring to 22C as spring weather continues to delight.</p><p>Weather maps will turn orange on April 4, making the UK <a href="https://www.gbnews.com/weather/uk-weather-today-this-week-mini-heatwave-temperatures-surge" target="_blank">hotter than Athens and Ibiza</a>, with temperatures of 20C respectively.</p><h3></h3><br/><p>The Met Office said that the first week of April is “set to follow in the theme of meteorological spring so far: dry, warm and sunny”.</p> <p>The delightful spring conditions will see <a href="https://www.gbnews.com/weather/uk-weather-today-this-week-mini-heatwave-temperatures-surge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">most of the country enjoying fine weather</a> well into the weekend.</p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Weather map" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f892c66743481b31a6cb25e9bbd71d09" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="4b40f" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/weather-map.png?id=59786745&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-latest"></div><p>Simon Partridge, a meteorologist at the Met Office, explained: “High pressure is building over the UK.”</p> <p>"Most days are fine, dry and sunny, which is great," Partridge added, with the high pressure system keeping Atlantic winds and rain at bay.</p> <p>Earlier this week, Jim Dale, meteorologist for British Weather Services, said: “The outlook for the next 10 days, as well as pleasantly warm, is very dry with no signs at all of the usual April showers.</p> <p>“There may be some rain in the northwest and Scotland, but other than that, high pressure is dominating through the start of April and that means warmer, drier conditions.”</p><p><strong>WEATHER LATEST:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/weather/met-office-weather-warning-wildfire-alert-temperatures-surge-april-2025" target="_self">Met Office weather warning: Amber notice issued as surge in temperatures sparks wildfire alert</a><strong></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/weather/uk-weather-heat-surge-temperatures-april-showers" target="_self">UK weather: 10-day heat surge to see thermometers shoot into 20Cs with ‘no signs’ of April showers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/weather/uk-weather-today-this-week-mini-heatwave-temperatures-surge" target="_self">UK weather: Britons bask in nine-day 'mini-heatwave' as temperatures surpass Spain's in just days</a></li></ul><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Ibiza" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c154cd8643fc666a0f437fc8155e2dc2" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="a5fa3" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/ibiza.jpg?id=51434923&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-dontmiss"></div><p>This splendid weather offers a perfect opportunity for Britons to enjoy the outdoors, however, the balmy conditions could also spark danger.</p> <p>Yesterday, the Met Office issued an amber weather warning across the nation in anticipation of soaring temperatures, which <a href="https://www.gbnews.com/weather/met-office-weather-warning-wildfire-alert-temperatures-surge-april-2025" target="_blank">bring the risk of wildfires.</a></p> <p>Britons - particularly those in London - have been warned to avoid having barbecues in open spaces and to take the necessary steps to avoid starting a fire.</p> <p>“With strong winds and ongoing dry/warm weather this brings a continued likelihood for wildfire conditions through the period,” Met Office meteorologist Kathryn Chalk cautioned.</p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Members of the public enjoy the warm weather at Glasgow Green" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e6be915f02c11a338c266c86c70ae7e4" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="a0f0e" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/members-of-the-public-enjoy-the-warm-weather-at-glasgow-green.jpg?id=59786752&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-mostread"></div><p>She added: “It’s a large warning, covering most of England. We can’t be specific on locations because of the nature of wildfires though, and best to stick with the weather conditions with the dry air, breezy and warm conditions.”</p> <p>Ahead of the warnings, assistant commissioner for London Fire Brigade Paul McCourt said: “We want everyone to enjoy the sunshine, but we urge people to take the necessary precautions to stay safe and help prevent a grass fire from starting.</p> <p>“Recent events in Los Angeles and South Korea have demonstrated how rapidly fires can spread outdoors, even when temperatures are not at their highest.”</p> <p>The warning is in place for the remainder of the week.</p>
