Some lucky areas of the UK are set to reach 28°C today as a hot spell continues to shine down on the country.
Monday saw one of the hottest day of the year so far, with a temperature of 24.5°C recorded in St James’s Park, London.
Yesterday managed to just creep above this, with 24.9°C recorded n Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire.
But temperatures are expected to climb even higher, with highs of 27°C
Meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said the UK was ‘probably going to be surpassing that essentially every day’.
He said temperatures will be ‘well above average’, and areas between London and Bristol could reach 28°C.
Some areas may even see ‘one of their warmest April days on record’.
Average temperatures for late April are 12°C for parts of Scotland and around 16°C for southern England.
Hayfever sufferers have also been warned over high pollen levels, and the NHS has urged people to wear at least factor 30 sunscreen.
The London Fire Brigade has also issued a warning about open water swimming as Brits look to cool down.
Craig Carter, assistant commissioner for prevention and protection, said temperatures ‘can be dangerously cold’.
He added: ‘Cold water shock can affect anyone, no matter how fit or experienced they are.’
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