UK weather: Met Office warns Britons ahead of yet another day where temperatures skyrocket to 22C ()

<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%3D52849900%26type%3Dvod%26viously_id%3DtgNw3k0RJiL" width="100%"></iframe><br/><p class="">The Met Office has warned Britons that temperatures are due to skyrocket this weekend yet again as the sun shines on swathes of the nation.</p><p>Hay fever sufferers have also been warned ahead of high pollen levels over the weekend as well. </p><h3></h3><br/><p><br/></p><p>While the capital is forecast to sizzle in temperatures as high as 22C, the Met Office has estimated that regions across the south east, Midlands, Yorkshire and north east of England should receive highs of 20C later this afternoon.</p><p>The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has even warned Londoners against using barbecues due to their associated fire risk. </p><h3></h3><br><img alt="Met Office forecast" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="cd4612ae07549c3560fcb93d8f3bb6ed" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="dc81d" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/met-office-forecast.png?id=59887498&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-latest"></div><h3></h3><br/><p>LFB assistant commissioner Thomas Goodall has warned: "The risk of wildfires in London currently is heightened and this risk increases with every day that passes without rainfall."</p><p>The country has enjoyed glorious weather since last month became the sunniest March since records began.</p><p>So far, the hottest day of the year was recorded in Otterbourne, Hampshire with 23.7C on April 4. </p><p>As a result of today's scorcher, the LFB has also encouraged city-dwellers "to take steps to ensure they are not inadvertently starting a fire".</p><p>They advised: "They can do this by not using barbecues in open spaces or on balconies, including disposable ones, to throw rubbish away, and to dispose of cigarettes carefully."</p><p><strong>LATEST WEATHER UPDATES:</strong><br/></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/weather/uk-weather-vicious-storm-smash-britain-wipe-out-warm-sunshine-thunderstorms-strike" target="_self">UK weather: Vicious storm to smash into Britain and WIPE OUT warm sunshine as thunderstorms strike</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/weather/met-office-temperatures-surge-britain-weather-forecast-warm-air" target="_self">Met Office highlights incredible TWENTY-SIX DEGREES temperature surge in just eight hours</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/weather/uk-weather-wildfire-warnings-hottest-day-of-year-april-2025-above-average" target="_self">Wildfire warnings issued as Britain set to see hottest day of year with 24C - 10C above average</a></li></ul><h3></h3><br><div class="embed-dontmiss"></div><h3></h3><br/><p>Meanwhile, every region spanning across England and Wales has been slapped with a "very high" pollen count - sending a slew of Britons off to bask in the warm sunshine suffering from itchy eyes and sore throats.</p><p>Northern Ireland as well as the majority of Scotland is due to see a "high" pollen count too.</p><p>The Highlands, Orkney and the Shetland Islands are expecting only "medium" pollen levels.</p><p>Currently, the Met Office has estimated that around one in five (20 per cent) Britons are burdened with the pollen allergy every spring and summertime.</p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Sunny weather (Stock)" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="8715cf4800d0e3d6b3246468dfd7558a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="a3fa1" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/sunny-weather-stock.jpg?id=59887499&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-mostread"></div><h3></h3><br/><p>However, cooler temperatures are due to creep in later this evening as showers spread from the west.</p><p>The Met Office’s forecast for the rest of today reads: "Eastern areas holding on to the most prolonged periods of sunshine, whilst cloud builds from the west in association with showers and longer spells of rain, perhaps thundery.</p><p>"Turning cloudier and more unsettled with outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards.</p><p>"Some heavier bursts of rain at times. Milder than the previous night in the south east, cooler in the north west."</p></br></br>