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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Dalton

The UK records its hottest day of 2026 so far

United Kingdom
  • The UK experienced one of its warmest April days on record this week, with 26.6C recorded at Kew Gardens on Wednesday, marking the hottest day of 2026 so far.
  • Tuesday also saw the warmest 7 April ever in Mona, Anglesey, reaching 24.8C, surpassing temperatures in holiday hotspots like Ibiza and Rome.
  • This unseasonably warm weather, attributed to southerly winds from continental Europe and potentially climate change, is set to end.
  • Cool westerly winds will bring a significant drop in temperatures, returning to or below seasonal norms of 10-14C in most areas.
  • Rain and gales are forecast for the weekend, with heavy rain expected in Northern Ireland on Friday and a chance of snow over the highest ground in Scotland.

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Rain and gales set to end UK’s record-breaking spring warm spell

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