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Easter UK weather forecast: Spring sunshine returns in time for bank holiday (but don't forget a rain coat)! As the turbulent spell persists, Britain is expected to receive 16C highs and showers over the four-day weekend

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 29, 2024
The weekend is forecast to be much more stable after a string of rainy and windy weather all around the country. Temperatures in some regions hit 13 degrees on Good Friday, and many people took advantage of the warmer weather by taking a dip in the sea. Low pressure that caused the recent rain and wind storms will clear away tonight, but it is expected to return following the Bank Holiday. The Met Office predicts that showers in certain areas of the UK today would persist overnight, particularly in the west and south coasts.

Easter no getaway!Drivers are stuck in 'horrendous' 20-mile long queues on Britain's motorways in Easter Friday 'carmageddon' with staycationers clogging up routes to Devon and Cornwall and long delays hitting the Port of Dover

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 29, 2024
The majority of the Easter weekend are stuck in 'horrendous' 20-mile long lines on main highways, as staycationers clog up routes to Devon and Cornwall, and holidayers are met with long delays at the Port of Dover. Around 2.6 million vehicles are expected on Good Friday, with many commuters today going to the Channel as there is already "near" congestion along the M25 and South East. This comes amid warnings of 'carmageddon' and ferry company DFDS' cancellation on Thursday, which is coupled with heavy winds,' while rail passengers brace for the consequences of Storm Nelson.

As rail lines near, millions of people are expected to miss thousands of holidays this weekend, millions of tourists are expected to have a tailback Good Friday tailbacks

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 29, 2024
Around 2.6 million car journeys are forecast to start on Friday, with many motorists heading for the Channel, despite warnings of 'carmageddon' and ferry company DFDS' forecasting disruption "due to high winds" on Thursday. Two million Brits are set to fly to the United Kingdom for the long weekend, with long lines forming at some of the country's largest airports first thing in the morning. However, some rail services aren't going forward due to pre-planned engineering work on the southern end of the West Coast Mainline, turning the normally frantic London Euston train station into a ghost town.

Not such a Good Friday! The United Kingdom's Easter weekend will be marked by drabby and gloomy weather as families return for the holidays, but the sun will shine with temperatures rising to 12 degrees this afternoon

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 29, 2024
The Easter weekend in the United Kingdom has gotten off to a gloomy start, as drivers faced gray skies and floods as they set off holiday. This week, Storm Nelson pounded the country, pouring 70mph winds, heavy fog, hail, and thunder, as well as snow in areas of Devon and Wales. However, the Met predicts 15C highs this weekend, just in time for Easter. According to the Met Office, the driest weather is forecast in the far northeast of the United Kingdom, with scattered showers likely to reach major areas of the country over the weekend.

During the Easter getaway, holidaymakers face three-hour Dover lines, while another 2 million jet off the coast of Ireland faces ferries as a result of Hurricane Nelson winds with 2.6 million winds

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 29, 2024
Despite warnings of 'carmageddon' and ferry company DFDS' forecasting disruption 'due to high winds,' around 2.6 million car journeys are projected to be made on Good Friday, with many motorists heading for the Channel.' Two million Brits are due to fly abroad for the long weekend, with long lines forming at several of the country's major airports first thing in the morning. Despite delays exacerbated by last night's stormy weather, the Port of Dover revealed shortly before 7 a.m. on Friday that queues were at least 90 minutes long, but that French border controls were 'flowing smoothly,' but that French border checks were 'flowing well.'

Weather in the United Kingdom: As a result of the winds that have blown the roof off the holiday park bat, holiday park bats have to be turned away from holiday parks. Storm Nelson, the great storm that has wreaked havoc on Easter, is bringing a big slew of tourists

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 29, 2024
After the roof of the Waterfront Bar was ripped open in a manner reminiscent of a sardine tin, Challaborough Bay Holiday Park was forced to close temporarily (bottom right). Although no one was injured, park managers have made the decision to close the facility off to new arrivals until repairs are complete. Some campsites have had to turn guests away due to the torrential downpours caused by the storm (top left), while high winds toppled beach huts along the coast (right).

As the Scandinavian chill brings Arctic winds, Brits will be hit by SNOW this week, but is it too early to be dreaming about a white Christmas?

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 27, 2023
Parts of the United Kingdom will get their first snow of fall this week as a result of a cold weather system from Scandinavia sweeps in, with temperatures as low as -8 degrees. In recent days, Arctic winds have blown widespread frosts into the North, and the North will see wintry showers from Wednesday and Thursday before a region of low pressure arrives on Thursday. This system could drop colder air and drop rain over southern England and Wales, which could lead to'severe snowfall' over higher ground. In the northern half of the UK, there is also the possibility of more wintry showers, with temperatures in rural areas falling to -8 degrees (18F). The Met Office hasn't published its forecast for the Christmas period, meaning that the two weeks leading up to December 25 are'most likely to be changeable.'

As sub-zero temperatures hit overnight, Brits awakened another freezing morning, with snow on the way in the coming days

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 26, 2023
Today, Brits awakened another freezing morning, with overnight temperatures dropping and snow forecast in the coming days. Temperatures plummeted overnight as the autumn cold snap continued, with the Met Office warning of more snow later this week. In some areas of Scotland, northern England, and Wales, overnight temperatures hit minus zero, dropping to -5C in some areas of Scotland. However, cloud building from the west lingered into the evening and early on Sunday, maintaining the temperatures, especially in the west, above zero.

In the first big freeze of winter, temperatures plunged to minus seven — and isn't it a picture

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 26, 2023
The Arctic blast that sparked this sudden drop in temperature is expected to linger for two weeks more, until about December 10, when the temperature plummeted to -7 degrees. As the holiday season approaches, latest forecasts predict that temperatures will return to 'near or above average overall' as the festive season approaches. However, anyone planning for a white Christmas should be reassured by a Met Office reminder that 'this doesn't rule out any instances of cold weather and related wintry dangers.'

Northern Lights to shine across parts of the UK tonight: Is your area going to be illuminated as Aurora Borealis lights up the night sky?

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 25, 2023
According to the Met Office, aurora could be visible this evening and overnight across northern Scotland and similar latitudes. Scientists have predicted that this winter would be a good one for seeing the natural phenomenon without flying overseas, and that luminous skies have already been visible in several parts of England, Scotland, and Wales over the past year. The sun is expected to reach its maximum activity cycle, also known as'solar maximum,' between January and October next year, contributing to spectacular aurora displays in lower polar regions and Europe's farther south.

After sub-zero lows overnight, Brits awakened a frosty morning, with the possibility of snow next week

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 25, 2023
As frost struck areas of the country this morning, British citizens have awakened to their first taste of winter. Temperatures are forecast to dip to -5C (23F) in rural parts of southern England this evening, with further cold spells expected next week. According to the Met Office, there is a possibility that the country could be hit with snow, more winds, and rain. Richmond Park, London, photo taken (Pictured: The Richmond Park area).

Time to wrap up!Temperatures could drop as low as -5C tonight as frost descends on Britain - with 'significant snow' expected to fall in DAYS

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 25, 2023
With Arctic winds dropping the first frost this weekend, it could be time to get out your winter coats, with Britain braced for snow in a matter of days. With temperatures down to -5C (23F) in rural areas of southern England at night, it will finally feel like winter, with further cold spells likely next week. Daytime temperatures are forecast to remain in single digits around the country this weekend, but overnight it will be extremely cold. The Friday night is predicted to be the country's coldest evening of the year. The jet stream has been moving across the Atlantic for the majority of the fall, but this week, it will blow from the north, creating a flow of air from the Arctic. It would be particularly cold in eastern and northern areas exposed to the strongest of those winds.

The sun has turned BLUE over Britain - but there's a simple explanation

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 28, 2023
When they awakened to discover the sun had turned blue, skygazers across Britian were in for a shock. Photos of the bizarre phenomenon have flooded X (formerly Twitter ), with one baffled user writing: 'Gosh never seen a blue sun before!' Fortunately, the unusual shade isn't something to be concerned about, and there is a simple explanation.

After weeks of non-existent summer, families pack out beaches in the UK, with rising balmy weather on the way

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 16, 2023
Families have descended on Britain's beaches as the country basked in the rays of 27C sun for weeks after weeks of non-existent summer. According to the Met Office, sunseekers in Portsmouth clambered onto the sands to get the most of the balmy temperatures that could last until next week. Experts note that the UK is forecast to see a sustained four-day warm spell with highs of 27C in some regions. And despite the remainder of this summer's weather being variable and dreadful, forecasters predict that this warm spell will be more temperate and calm, which means it will last longer. According to the Met Office, Brits could soon be 'drier, sunnier, and mild weather.'

Has our summer finally arrived? On the first day of the long-awaited warm spell, sunseekers pack out beaches. The Met Office predicts 30C temperatures by the weekend, which may persist into next week

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 15, 2023
Thousands of Brits have descended on the beaches around the country to bask in the sun under the clear blue skies, indicating that some sort of summer has finally broken out in the country. According to the Met Office's latest forecast, the UK is expected to experience a sustained four-day warm spell with highs of 30C in several areas. And, despite the remainder of this summer's weather being unpredictable and dour, forecasters predict there is a good chance this warm spell will be more temperate and calm, indicating that it will persist longer.

Weather forecast in the United Kingdom: Temperatures are soar ahead of the weekend's 30C warning

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 7, 2023
Forecasters predict it will be a'very warm and sunny day for many' in the UK today as a plume of warm air drifts over from the continent. However, the high temperatures are likely to be short-lived, with temperatures dropping from the west on Saturday and heavy rain on Sunday. 'Temperatures will increase from Friday,' Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Harris said, as a result of a plume of continental air allowing temperatures to reach, and perhaps above 30C in some areas of England on Friday and Saturday.' Sunbathers in Weymouth yesterday.

The Met Office has issued a hot weather warning this weekend, when temperatures will reach 30 degrees

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 6, 2023
A heat health warning has been issued for southeastern England this weekend, with six regions in England: London, the south east, East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, and Yorkshire and the Humber all slated for 30 degrees (86F) on Saturday. On a beach in Weymouth, Dorset, sunworshippers are already basking in the sun (main, top right). It comes after Tuesday was dubbed the world's hottest day of all time.

Hotter than Spain! The sun-seekers are expected to be swept by a glorious 30C explosion

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 9, 2023
As the temperatures rise, Brits are likely to experience a glorious stretch of warm weather today. When an 'Iberian Plume' sweeps the world, the Met Office issued an alert urging people to avoid heatstroke ahead of 30C temperatures. Since warnings of thunderstorms throughout the weekend, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an alert for hot weather in five regions of the country. In the coming days, portions of the region are predicted to be hotter than Marbella, Ibiza, and Tenerife, as a 'plume of warm air' moves in from the south, with temperatures likely to soar to 28 degrees. On Wednesday, the UKHSA issued yellow warnings for parts of England and has since stepped up the threat to amber for the West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, and South West.

As Download begins and festival boss apologizes for travel chaos, revellers pitch up tents

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 8, 2023
Throughout Wednesday and Thursday, traffic jams were recorded around Castle Donington, Leicestershire, as more revellers endured hours of traffic ahead of arriving today. The festival's chief, John Probyn, said the festival's organisers were working with the local council and transport departments to minimize the chaos that had caused passengers to miss flights at nearby East Midlands Airport. Thousands more revellers are expected to arrive with single-day tickets over the weekend, prompting further travel chaos. And festivalgoers are also facing the threat of thunderstorms this weekend, with heavy rain and hail forecasts expected to batter the UK in the midst of high temperatures.

As the country braces for heatwave sweeps, the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning across the United Kingdom

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 8, 2023
The UK Health Security Agency has upgraded a heat health alert for areas of England to amber. It comes as the temperature hits 30C, making it hotter than Marbella, Ibiza, and Tenerife. On Wednesday, the first warning was sent out for six areas of England, London, the East Midlands, West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, and South West.

Met Office says 'Heatwave Britain' will see temperatures surge at night

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 8, 2023
A 30C heatwave (left) is expected to scorch England and Wales (top and lower right) and may cause sleep deficion for some. The UK Health and Safety Agency's (UKHSA) and Met Office's warning covers six regions in England, London, the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East, and South West, and is in place from 9 a.m. on Friday. As a 'plume of warm air' moves south, parts of the region are expected to be hotter than Marbella, Ibiza, and Tenerife over the weekend.

Today, yellow heat is causing a 'Iberian plume' explosion in the United Kingdom

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 7, 2023
A yellow heat warning has been issued, but an 'Iberian plume' has drifted over from Europe Health officials, who have warned vulnerable people to avoid the risk of the heat. A government spokesperson said on the government website that if estimates are correct, it is likely that there will be some consequences throughout the health and social care industries.' Temperatures will climb later this week and into the weekend,' Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Harris said, with a plume of warm air being pulled in from the south.'