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Following a brief spell of spring warmth, the UK is now experiencing a shift back to cooler conditions accompanied by westerly winds. While some parts of south-east England may still see temperatures reaching up to 22°C (72°F) on Thursday, most other regions will settle back to more typical April daytime highs around 10-14°C (50-57°F), or even below average in some areas. This change comes just after the UK recorded its warmest early April day in eight decades with temperatures hitting 26.6°C at Kew Gardens in London on Wednesday.
Throughout Thursday, a band of cloud will progress eastwards across the country, bringing intermittent rain showers along with periods of sunshine. In some areas, hail and thunder could accompany the showers, especially across the higher terrain of Scotland where wintry conditions remain possible. Eastern and south-eastern England are expected to stay largely dry, while westerly winds will usher in the cooler air from the Atlantic. By Thursday night, clearing skies will lead to temperatures dropping sharply. Some locations, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, may see frost as temperatures fall below freezing, setting the scene for a chilly start on Friday.
On Friday, northern and eastern parts of Scotland and England should enjoy some sunny spells, but cloud and patchy rain will gradually spread across western England, Wales, and into south-west Scotland. Northern Ireland is forecast to experience heavy rain during the afternoon hours, with strong winds gusting between 50 and 70 mph affecting coastal areas. As the weekend approaches, low pressure is expected to dominate the weather pattern. This will likely bring gales to northern and western parts of the UK alongside a mixture of showers or longer rainy spells. However, breaks of dry and brighter weather will also occur, mainly towards the south and east. Despite the damp conditions, many parts of England will continue to see high to very high pollen levels.
This recent weather change signals a return to what can be considered normal spring conditions for the UK. The extraordinary warmth of recent days is what has been unusual, with temperatures climbing more than 10°C (18°F) above the seasonal average in places. The 26.6°C recorded at Kew Gardens represents the second-highest temperature ever measured in the UK during the first half of April, narrowly trailing the record 26.7°C recorded in Greenwich in 1946. This peak warmth was driven by southerly winds from continental Europe pushing temperatures up rapidly and bringing the warmest weather of the year so far to all four nations of the UK. Experts also note that climate change may have amplified this warm spell, making it more intense than it would have been under pre-industrial conditions.
Looking ahead, after a cool start to the new week, temperatures are expected to rise modestly despite occasional rain showers. While a dramatic return to the recent exceptional warmth is not anticipated, some uncertainties remain in forecast models, so updates to the outlook may occur. For ongoing local weather updates and longer-term forecasts, official sources such as the BBC Weather website remain reliable points of reference
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