UK weather forecast LIVE – Met Office warns snow & -3C sub-zero blast to freeze Britain just days after Easter heatwave
A MET Office forecaster predicts temperatures in parts of UK could plummet to as low as -3C within days.
Brits could be plunged into sub-zero temperatures as early as next week just days after scorching sun hit the UK on Easter weekend.
Temperatures could fall to 4C in London next week, as Scotland and parts of Belfast will be facing freezing conditions.
Meteorologist Tom Morgan told the Express how “some rural spots” could even see lows of -3C in overnight frosts during the first part of the week.
Meanwhile the latest WXCharts map shows snow could fall before the end of the month, thanks to Arctic winds.
The radar shows the first band of snow sweeping across the north of Scotland late on Friday April 29.
May then begins with widespread snow across the United Kingdom, with flakes forecast to fall in the south of England and Wales.
Read our UK weather blog below for the latest forecasts and updates…
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Record £10bn made after Easter tourism for shops & pubs
It was the biggest Easter staycation rush since VisitBritain records began 15 years ago in 2007.
Up to 11 million Brits went on overnight stays and up to 29m on daytrips over the weekend, spending up to £4bn on accommodation, attractions and transport, spending trends show.
VisitBritain said: “The number of Brits who definitely planned overnight UK holidays for Easter is on a par with the highest figures since our survey began.”
VisitBritain deputy chief executive Patricia Yates added: “Easter has provided businesses with much-needed cash-flow.”
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Shock flurries of snow could fall in early May
Advanced weather modelling maps show that the UK could be in for some shock flurries of snow at the start of next month.
The first band of snow will sweep in across the north of Scotland late on Friday April 29, before moving down the north-east coast of England on Saturday, April 30.
May then begins with widespread snow across the United Kingdom, with flakes falling in the south of England and Wales on Sunday and Monday, May 1-2.
Snow will hit Scotland in the early hours of May 1, starting in Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh before slowly moving southward throughout the day.
Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham could follow with millions of Brits in northern and central England set to see some of the white stuff.
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Temperatures could drop to -3C in some rural areas next week
A meteorologist has warned parts of Britain could face sub-zero conditions next week – just days after a scorching Easter weekend.
Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan told the Express that “some rural spots” could even see lows of -3C in overnight frosts during the first part of the week.
The cold weather also prompted him to issue a warning to green-fingered Brits, adding: “It’s not great news for gardeners.
“They may have spent the weekend planting beneath the sun but we could see patchy frosts by Wednesday which could undo all of their hard work.
“Some rural spots could drop to -3C through the first part of the week.”
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Friday to Sunday outlook
Cloudy on Friday and Saturday, and breezy too with some showers in places, but many places dry.
Some rain or drizzle over eastern hills and coasts and winds will ease on Sunday.
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‘Risks of frost overnight’
British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale agreed that next week will be a chilly one, and claimed that some Brits may even be in for a late smattering of the white stuff.
He said: “It is going to feel cooler and there will be the risk of frosts overnight.
“Scotland may see wintry showers over high ground. It is going to feel like you need to put a jumper back on.”
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Cooler and breezier conditions at the end of this week
Marco Petagna, a Met Office forecaster, said the end of the week would bring a “cooler, cloudier and breezier picture”.
He added: “There will be a trend towards the end of the week for things to turn a bit colder.
“We get more of an easterly wind developing and more in the way of cloud from the east.”
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Bookies say summer 2022 could be the hottest ever
This year could see the hottest summer on record, according to the latest bookmaker odds.
Ladbrokes now make it just a 2/1 shot for summer 2022 to go down as the hottest EVER.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “It’s looking increasingly likely that this year will play host to a record-breaking hot summer, with Brits soon set to bask in scorching temperatures.”
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What is the definition for a UK heatwave?
A UK heatwave gets its classification when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold. The threshold varies by UK county.
The Met Office heatwave threshold has been updated ahead of summer 2022.
The initial heatwave thresholds were calculated based on the 1981-2010 climatology of daily maximum temperature at the mid-point of the meteorological summer (15 July).
The revised thresholds will use the 1991-2020 averaging period introduced in January 2022. The geographical differences reflect the differences in climate across the UK.
The central map below, shows the initial heatwave thresholds for the UK, with the right hand map showing the updated thresholds for 2022. As a demonstration of our changing climate, we have also included the left hand map that shows what the thresholds would have been using the 1961-1990 climatology.
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Cold start for Greater Manchester on Thursday
After a cold start, it will be another warm day with plenty of sunny spells.
Easterly winds will strengthen in the afternoon, but still feeling warm.
The maximum temperature is expected to reach 16C.
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Temperatures could reach 17C in London tomorrow
A bright start with sunny intervals and patchy cloud in the capital on Thursday morning.
Cloud perhaps building through the morning, but turning brighter again in the afternoon, with long sunny spells.
It will remain dry, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 17C.
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Short weather summary for Thursday
There will be sunny spells for most on Thursday.
It will feel warm in the south and west, but North Sea coasts will feel cooler as an easterly breeze picks up.
Rather murky along some northeastern coasts.
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‘Risk of frost overnight’ tonight, warns expert
British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale agreed that next week will be a chilly one, and claimed that some Brits may even be in for a late smattering of the white stuff.
He said: “It is going to feel cooler and there will be the risk of frosts overnight.
“Scotland may see wintry showers over high ground. It is going to feel like you need to put a jumper back on.”
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Weather outlook for Friday to Sunday
Cloudy on Friday and Saturday, and breezy too with some showers in places, but many places dry.
Some rain or drizzle over eastern hills and coasts and winds will ease on Sunday.
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Bookies say summer 2022 could be the hottest ever
This year could see the hottest summer on record, according to the latest bookmaker odds.
Ladbrokes now make it just a 2/1 shot for summer 2022 to go down as the hottest EVER.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “It’s looking increasingly likely that this year will play host to a record-breaking hot summer, with Brits soon set to bask in scorching temperatures.”
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Warning to gardeners
The cold weather also prompted him to issue a warning to green-fingered Brits, adding: “It’s not great news for gardeners.
“They may have spent the weekend planting beneath the sun but we could see patchy frosts by Wednesday which could undo all of their hard work.
“Some rural spots could drop to -3C through the first part of the week.”
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Record £10bn made after Easter tourism for shops & pubs
It was the biggest Easter staycation rush since VisitBritain records began 15 years ago in 2007. This comes after the heatwave we’ve had this weekend – with highs of 23C in some places around the country.
Up to 11 million Brits went on overnight stays and up to 29m on daytrips over the weekend, spending up to £4bn on accommodation, attractions and transport, spending trends show.
VisitBritain said: “The number of Brits who definitely planned overnight UK holidays for Easter is on a par with the highest figures since our survey began.”
VisitBritain deputy chief executive Patricia Yates said: “Easter has provided businesses with much-needed cash-flow.”
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A fine evening with late sunshine for most
The Met Office tweeted: “Most of the country will have a fine evening with spells of late sunshine and then clearing skies
“Low cloud, mist and fog persisting along many eastern coasts of Scotland and some coasts in northeast England.”
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Shock flurries of snow could fall in early May
Advanced weather modelling maps show that the UK could be in for some shock flurries of snow at the start of next month.
The first band of snow will sweep in across the north of Scotland late on Friday April 29, before moving down the north-east coast of England on Saturday, April 30.
May then begins with widespread snow across the United Kingdom, with flakes falling in the south of England and Wales on Sunday and Monday, May 1-2.
Snow will hit Scotland in the early hours of May 1, starting in Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh before slowly moving southward throughout the day.
Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham could follow with millions of Brits in northern and central England set to see some of the white stuff.
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Five deadly mistakes you’re making every spring
SPRING has sprung and with it comes gorgeous rays of sunshine.
That usually means more time outdoors and extra sun exposure which can be harmful to your skin.
Dr Ross Perry of skin clinics chain Cosmedics said the problem with heat waves in the spring, is that most people don’t prepare their skin like they do in the summer.
He told The Sun: “The sun in April is as strong as it is in August, so you must treat it as such.
“People can often be fooled by the cooler breeze but the UV rays are just as strong and just as likely to cause sunburn and sun damage.”
The sun’s rays are more often than not the direct cause of skin cancer, which generally fall under non-melanoma and melanoma.
Here, Dr Ross warns of the mistakes you could be making when enjoying spring heatwaves:
- Not wearing suncream
- Failing to protect burnt skin
- Not drinking enough water
- Not taking moles seriously
- Seeking vitamin D
Read more here.
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Temperatures could drop to -3C in some rural areas next week
A meteorologist has warned parts of Britain could face sub-zero conditions next week – just days after a scorching Easter weekend.
Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan told the Express that “some rural spots” could even see lows of -3C in overnight frosts during the first part of the week.
The cold weather also prompted him to issue a warning to green-fingered Brits, adding: “It’s not great news for gardeners.
“They may have spent the weekend planting beneath the sun but we could see patchy frosts by Wednesday which could undo all of their hard work.
“Some rural spots could drop to -3C through the first part of the week.”
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Fancy a dip in the sea? It’s going to be cold
Fancy a dip in the sea while the sun’s out? Then be prepared for a bit of a shock, as it will be feeling rather chilly around coastal areas
The Met Office tweeted: “Have you been tempted by a dip in the #sea yet?
“Despite air #temperatures reaching the high teens Celsius in many areas, the surrounding sea is still #cold in April and this often keeps it much chillier in coastal areas.”
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Friday to Sunday outlook
Cloudy on Friday and Saturday, and breezy too with some showers in places, but many places dry.
Some rain or drizzle over eastern hills and coasts and winds will ease on Sunday.
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London could be close to freezing tonight
There will be sunny spells continuing into the evening until dusk.
It will be breezy with clear spells overnight, becoming rather cool.
Cloud will develop from the south during the early hours with minimum temperatures of 2 °C.
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Pleasant day today
As for today, the picture looks rather pleasant.
In the Met Office’s latest video forecast meteorologist Clare Nasir said: “It’s a fine day, a relatively warm day with some sunshine.
“However, throughout the afternoon cloud will be across the western side of the country, and we could see some isolated showers but they could turn heavy in places.
“Elsewhere it’s dry, it’s fine. Highest temperatures [will be] towards the West, sheltered from this easterly wind which will pick up a little strength across East Anglia.”
The Met Office say that South Wales and southern-central England will see the best of the weather with 19C forecast for this afternoon.
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‘Risks of frost overnight’
British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale agreed that next week will be a chilly one, and claimed that some Brits may even be in for a late smattering of the white stuff.
He said: “It is going to feel cooler and there will be the risk of frosts overnight.
“Scotland may see wintry showers over high ground. It is going to feel like you need to put a jumper back on.”
