UK's Hottest Days Yet, Summer Vibes

0:00On April 6, UK is about to hit its hottest days of the year so far, with temperatures climbing into the high teens and low 20s across most spots by midweek. Southeast England could touch 24 degrees Celsius under mostly dry, sunny skies, perfect for shaking off that early spring chill. Brisk South Easterly winds, Tuesday and Wednesday will pull in warm air straight from the European continent, pushing temps 6 to 10 degrees above. Average for early April, expect highs around 22 degrees in the South Midlands and West Wales, topping the previous record of 20.9 degrees from March 31st. It will feel straight up summary for folks in England and Wales, with clear skies dominating, though Northern Ireland and Western Scotland might see, some clouds and showers. That continental heat wave vibe will have everyone digging out the shorts early. Some Thursday, cooler north-westernly winds crash the party, dropping most areas back to 10 to 14 degrees, with a band of rain sweeping, southeast.

1:02Friday bounces back under high pressure for a dry, bright day, but keep eyes on the skies. Saharan dust drifting in from Tuesday could paint epic, colorful sunrises and sunsets. Meanwhile, Western Europe's firing up two, with France nearing 30 degrees and spots in Spain and Germany hitting the high 20s. Broken this quick warm blast, while it lasts, before norms kick back in.