Summary
The UK is experiencing unusually warm temperatures for early April, reaching a high of 26°C in some areas. However, cooler weather with rain is expected to follow starting Thursday. High pollen levels are also affecting many parts of the UK.
Key Facts
- UK temperatures could reach 26°C (79°F) on Wednesday.
- The current warm spell is due to warm air from continental Europe.
- Temperatures are about 10°C above the average for early April.
- Tuesday saw the year's highest temperatures in the UK across all nations.
- A weather change on Thursday will bring cooler temperatures of 10-14°C (50-57°F).
- High pollen levels are affecting England and Wales especially.
- Tree pollen, particularly birch, is causing hay fever symptoms for some people.
- The highest April temperature in the UK was 29.4°C (84.9°F) in 1949.
