BRITS are in for a balmy Easter Bank Holiday as temperatures are set to rise to a sun-kissed 16C by midweek.
Temperatures will reach the 16C in London by Wednesday ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, which see the mercury reach 18C.
During the same time, temperatures around the Greek port city of Thessaloniki sit at a milder 15C
While Easter may see warmer conditions thanks to a high-pressure system moving in, maps from WXCharts also show that it could dip to -6C the weekend after.
British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale said: “There are two weather systems which threaten some rain next week, one at the start and one at the end of the week.
“However, temperatures look like they are picking up on Monday and this should be the trend into Easter.”
Read our UK weather blog below for the latest forecasts and updates…
- Louis Allwood
How does the start of the week look for Londoners?
Monday will be largely dry with spells of hazy sunshine, however thicker cloud is possible across western parts at times and may produce the odd shower.
There will be brisk winds easing through the afternoon with maximum temperatures of 17 °C.
Outbreaks of rain clearing north Tuesday morning and turning largely dry with sunny spells during the afternoon.
Sunny spells and scattered showers Wednesday. Perhaps cloudier Thursday, but largely dry. Becoming increasingly warm.
- Louis Allwood
'Sun has got its hat on'
Jim Dale, the founder of British Weather Services, told Express.co.uk that “there’s definitely warmth there” ahead of the weekend.
He noted the “sun has got its hat on”, which will likely stay for a “settled, pleasant Easter”.
But those who love the balmy days should make the most of them.
By the end of the Easter weekend, temperatures will dip toward zero in the early mornings.
- Louis Allwood
Best day likely to be Wednesday
Meteorologists say the best day for warmth is likely to be Wednesday.
"Through Thursday, some showers are likely to develop in places, and some rain may spread into the far west later," they said.
"For the rest of the period, a northwest-southeast split of weather is likely to form, with the northwest remaining more changeable with strong winds and rain at times.
"Some rain may occasionally spread into parts in the southeast at first but it is likely to turn dry and become generally much more settled, though perhaps rather cloudy, in the south, with lighter winds through to the end of this period.
"Temperatures are expected to be above average, and warm at times for the south."
- Louis Allwood
Edinburgh will face a chance of rain
A largely dry evening and night, with just a chance of some rain across Galloway by dawn.
Cloudy and milder than recent nights. Light to moderate southeast winds with minimum temperatures of 4 °C.
- Louis Allwood
London forecast for tonight
Staying fine and dry overnight with some clear spells in eastern parts.
Winds will strengthen by morning, perhaps feeling blustery in coastal areas with minimum temperatures of 5 °C.
- Rashi Agarwal
Brits are to observe a mixture of cloud and clear spells tonight
HARSH frost and wintry downpours may affect parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northwest England during the start of the next week.
An Arctic air mass will bring another 24 hours of cold weather with temperatures in towns and cities at zero or below in the countryside.
Tonight will be windier and milder than last night followed by a 16C heatwave next week.
- Joseph Gamp
High pressure will build over the UK next week, says expert
Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden said: “After the weekend we expect to see more in the way of high-pressure building over the UK.
“This could bring temperatures back up to something like we saw at the end of March.
“It will also turn more settled, again as we see high pressure taking more of a dominant effect over the weather.”
- Rashi Agarwal
The UK is set for bright and mild winds as spring finally arrives
THE Met Office has confirmed the return of spring with 10 days of warm weather.
Brits are gearing up to sunbathe during the long-awaited Easter week heatwave.
Mist patches will be observed on Wednesday and Thursday morning with temperatures soaring up to 16C on a sunny day.
- Joseph Gamp
Storm Diego causing chaos in Europe
France is preparing for Storm Diego, which could hit the UK's south-eastern coastlines.
Strong winds and storms are forecast to reach France on Friday, which might also affect the coastlines of the UK.
Th4 UK may need to prepare for a spell of bad weather if the storm does reach England.
- Joseph Gamp
In pictures: Stunning sunrise over Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
The beautiful image below shows a stunning sunrise over the north-east of England this morning.
The sky was lit up orange over the Roker lighthouse in Sunderland among chilly conditions.
Brits in other parts of the country also woke up today to bright skies, but a chilly westerly breeze.
A beautiful but freezing morning as the sun rises above the Roker lighthouse in Sunderland, Tyne and WearCredit: Simon Woodley / Animal News Agency - Joseph Gamp
Short weather summary for Monday
The Met Office has released a short but sweet summary for Monday's weather.
The forecast reads: "Morning rain in the west and southwest spreads into northern England and southern Scotland later.
"Mostly dry elsewhere and some sunny spells, especially southern and eastern England. Windy."
- Joseph Gamp
Met Office reveals temperatures fell to as low as -6C last night
Britain will be treated to warm, sunny conditions next week ahead of a balmy Bank Holiday heatwave for Easter.
However, despite glorious sunshine being seen this morning across the UK, it remains fairly chilly for most.
According to a Met Office chart, overnight temperatures plummeted to a low of -6C in Sennybridge.
You can check out the weather agency's chart in the tweet below.
- Joseph Gamp
Brits treated to bright but chilly Sunday ahead of Easter heatwave
Temperatures will reach 16C this week ahead of the long-awaited Easter Bank holiday weekend.
The Met Office says the north will be comparatively chilly and less windy than the south over the course of the week.
Meanwhile, showers across northern Scotland have started to slowly fade, with a max temperature of 7C forecast for the week ahead.
However, it’s getting cloudier for the west, with Northern Ireland set to experience periods of rainy weather during the Bank Holiday weekend.
- Joseph Gamp
Weather outlook for Monday to Wednesday
The Met Office said: “Cloudy and breezy with some rain spreading northeast during Monday and Tuesday.
“Drier and less windy on Wednesday.
“Becoming warmer in the south, but remaining cold in the north.”
- Joseph Gamp
A chilly but bright start this morning, says MEt Office
This morning will be bright but chilly, according to a forecast from the Met Office.
It tweeted: "A chilly but bright start to Sunday for many.
"But turning cloudier in the west, particularly Northern Ireland.
"Showers across northern Scotland slowly fading."
- Joseph Gamp
BRITS to face Easter weekend scorcher as temperatures soar to 18C
The Met office predicts warmer weather on the horizon after the mercury dropped to -5C last week.
Next week’s weather is set to turn milder and the heat is expected to reach mid-teens in the southeast of England by Wednesday – before rising to 18C over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
According to the WXCharts, Brits in Kent and Surrey could enjoy temperatures as hot as various parts of Greece.
However, the mercury could drop to -6C with 12 centimetres of snow after the sunny Easter weekend.
And from April 18, the temperatures could plummet again to -1C across the southeast and northwest regions while the western parts are set for a rainy start.
- Louis Allwood
£5,000 grants on offer for heat pump installations at home
£5,000 grants are on offer to help households install environmentally-friendly heat pumps.
Homeowners won’t be charged VAT on them either.
These heat pumps are designed to wean households off gas and oil boilers, with home heating being responsible for roughly 14 per cent of the UK’s CO2 emissions.
The government intends to ban gas boilers from new-build homes by 2025, making heat pumps and their extra equipment an attractive alternative.
For existing homes, the target year is 2035.
- Louis Allwood
Expect a sunny Sunday, Met Office suggests
A sunny Sunday is on the way for many Brits, according to the Met Office.
However, expect a cold start to the day with mostly dry conditions.
The weather is set to get milder as the day progresses, but it should change in the evening.
Cloud and rain is expected to move in from the west overnight.
The Met Office expects the rain to downpour into Monday.
- Louis Allwood
Brits to see -5C lows and 4 inches of snow coming soon
Brits are set to see freezing temperatures by the end of the week – with lows of -6C and around 12 centimetres of snow.
Arctic air from the north will gradually take a grip over the whole country, and as The met Office warns, the cold air “will win out eventually” by the end of the week.
Maps from WXCharts show temperatures getting as low as -4C on Thursday and could dip to -5C over the weekend with widespread frost across the UK.
Snow is also set to continue in Scotland with around 12 centimetres likely to fall and stretching further south.
- Louis Allwood
The weather didn't stop people dressing up at Aintree
Despite the wet weather reports, guests have continued to get into the party spirits with their bets at the ready.
This year has been no different to any others, as hordes of people are dressed up to the nines.
Many were spotted toasting to the weekend, dressed in bright and pastel colour dresses along with some astounding fascinators.
And while winds are still high, attendees were not deterred arriving in an array of sleeveless dresses and sky high heels.
- Louis Allwood
Highs of 15C in London today
A cold and frosty start, then a dry and bright morning with long sunny spells and light winds.
Cloudier into the afternoon with some hazy sunshine but staying dry with maximum temperatures of 15 °C.
- Louis Allwood
London Sunday to Wednesday outlook
A chilly start and then most areas will be fine, dry and bright.
Still a few showers over the far north of Scotland though but feeling warmer than on Saturday.
On Monday and Tuesday it will be breezy and rather cloudy with some rain spreading northeast.
It will be drier and less windy on Wednesday however becoming warmer in the south, but remaining chilly in the north.
- Louis Allwood
Freezing night ahead for those in Manchester
A dry evening and night with largely clear skies, but some high cloud at times.
Light winds with a frost for many with minimum temperatures of -3 °C.
- Louis Allwood
RNLI and Met Office issue stark advice on cold water shock during Easter holidays
With the Easter holidays coming round the corner, many people will flock to the beaches and swim in the sea.
But meteorologist Alex Deakin has issued a stark warning on a video featured on the Met Office’s Twitter account, to those who plan to do so.
He said: “The sea takes a lot longer to warm up than land, and it’s always pretty chilly in the sea, especially in March and April, which is when the temperature is at its lowest.”
In the same video, RNLI lifeguard Henry Irvine agreed with Mr Deakin, and said to anyone suffering from cold water shock: “Relax, don’t panic, and float on your back.”
- Louis Allwood
Weather outlook for Monday to Wednesday
The Met Office said: "Cloudy and breezy with some rain spreading northeast during Monday and Tuesday.
"Drier and less windy on Wednesday.
"Becoming warmer in the south, but remaining cold in the north."
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