BRITS can wave goodbye to the heatwave this week, as temperatures are set to plummet again.
Some areas could see temperatures between just 6C and 8C.
BBC weather forecaster Stav Danaos noted that Brits will experience a “cooler air mass that will be noticeable” on Monday.
It is possible for some regions to experience one or two light showers and stronger wind gusts than have been seen in recent days.
According to WXCHARTS, some regions in the southeast will possibly reach highs of 12C or 13C in the afternoon before dropping away for a chilly night.
The Met Office have confirmed that it will be a cloudy start for many.
They said: "Some eastern parts perhaps rather cloudy to begin with, but otherwise plenty of sunny spells.
Mostly dry for eastern, southern and central regions, but some showers about in the north and west. Cooler than yesterday.
"Windy in the far northwest."
Read our UK weather blog below for the latest forecasts and updates.
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- Louis Allwood
Wednesday to Friday forecast
A lot of dry, if at times cloudy weather.
Some showers for western areas Weds, after the clearance of early fog patches.
Showers less widespread thereafter, though becoming windy.
- Louis Allwood
Tonight's forecast
Daytime showers mostly becoming confined to western and northwest Scotland leaving most areas dry with clear spells.
Perhaps a few showers persisting over central UK though and will remain chilly, especially Northern Ireland.
- Louis Allwood
Cloudy for those in Manchester
Easter Monday will start mostly dry, but rather cloudy.
Skies will brighten during the morning, although scattered showers will also break out, these locally heavy.
The showers should die out through the afternoon, promising a fine end to the day with maximum temperatures of 14 °C.
- Louis Allwood
London forecast today
A dry and widely bright day with lengthy sunny spells.
Sunshine turning hazy at times under a veil of high cloud.
It will be cloudier further west during the afternoon with winds remaining light and maximum temperatures of 18 °C.
- Louis Allwood
Easter Monday travel chaos
Brits have been warned of Easter Monday travel chaos as holidaymakers head home en masse.
Huge queues are expected to snake through airports while 14million cars are set to hit the roads today.
The AA warned traffic is likely be worse on Monday than it was at the start of the Easter break – when things were staggered over several days.
Many are set to flock back from holidays taken when schools broke up two weeks ago, while others return from scorching weekend trips.
- Louis Allwood
Cloudy start today
Some eastern parts perhaps rather cloudy to begin with, but otherwise plenty of sunny spells.
Mostly dry for eastern, southern and central regions, but some showers about in the north and west. Cooler than yesterday.
Windy in the far northwest.
- Joseph Gamp
Fresher conditions to bring by cloud and rain next week
Meteorologist Dan Stroud said: “Fresher conditions will slowly start to move in from the west accompanied by cloud and some rain.
“Looking at Easter Monday, outbreaks of rain will continue to move eastwards, but weakening all the time.
“Sunny spells and showers following on, but feeling a lot fresher, and that theme will continue into the new week.”
- Joseph Gamp
Remember to drink plenty of water
Dr Ross Perry of skin clinics chain Cosmedics said a heatwave in March or April “can be a shock to the system and skin”.
He said: “People may underestimate the amount of water they should be drinking, as it is unlike a sweltering hot summer’s day.
“Many people will suddenly move outside to do their exercising following months of being indoors, without thinking they might need sun protection or more water on hand.”
Drinking plenty of water in hot temperatures is essential to avoid heat stroke, which can be life-threatening, especially in the elderly, children and people with health conditions.
- Joseph Gamp
‘Weather becoming more changeable next week’
Meteorologist Greg Dewhurst told The Sun: “The weather becomes more changeable into next week with temperatures expected to return to average on Tuesday or Wednesday, but many places will still see sunny spells then.
“Rain affecting Northern Ireland and western Scotland, becoming more widespread on Monday and turning cooler.
“Sunshine and showers on Tuesday.”
- Joseph Gamp
Exact date Easter weekend heatwave will end
FORECASTERS have revealed the exact date that the Easter Holiday scorcher will end, encouraging Brits to make the most of the weather.
Sizzling sunshine is set to last all weekend, with most of the UK basking in 23C this weekend – beating Ibiza and Mallorca.
But the good weather will only last until Tuesday, April 19, when some showers and cooler temperatures will hit.
Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “Most people will see some spells of decent bank holiday weather this weekend, and it will feel warm in places, particularly for the first half of the Easter break.
“However, a low-pressure system will affect the northwest of the UK later Sunday, bringing unsettled weather to the north with some strong winds and rain in the northwest, which could impact driving conditions for some, but further south it will be drier, especially in the southeast.
“There will be varying amounts of cloud, but temperatures are widely likely to be above average for the time of year, although low cloud might keep temperatures lower in coastal areas.
“However, where the sun comes out people can expect some very pleasant spring conditions.”
- Joseph Gamp
Five deadly mistakes you’re making every spring
SPRING has sprung and with it comes gorgeous rays of sunshine.
That usually means more time outdoors and extra sun exposure which can be harmful to your skin.
Dr Ross Perry of skin clinics chain Cosmedics said the problem with heat waves in the spring, is that most people don’t prepare their skin like they do in the summer.
He told The Sun: “The sun in April is as strong as it is in August, so you must treat it as such.
“People can often be fooled by the cooler breeze but the UV rays are just as strong and just as likely to cause sunburn and sun damage.”
The sun’s rays are more often than not the direct cause of skin cancer, which generally fall under non-melanoma and melanoma.
Here, Dr Ross warns of the mistakes you could be making when enjoying spring heatwaves:
- Not wearing suncream
- Failing to protect burnt skin
- Not drinking enough water
- Not taking moles seriously
- Seeking vitamin D
Read more here.
- Joseph Gamp
How soaring temperatures could be damaging your car
AS BRITAIN gets its first taste of summer, millions of motorists could be risking breakdowns by failing to complete basic checks.
Extreme temperatures won’t just give you sunburn and melt roads, but they also risk causing severe damage to your car.
Here’s how to keep your car healthy in the heat:
- Battery: Your car battery is dangerous as it is composed of acid and water. The water within the battery will evaporate faster in soaring temperatures leaving lead plates exposed. When the weather turns cold again, your battery may no longer have the charge to start the car.
- Tyres: The rubber of a car tyre can seriously disintegrate in hot temperatures and even more so if the tyre is of the wrong pressure. Heat can cause them to dry out and lead to a blow-out.
- Coolant: An engine with no coolant is like a person with no water – it won’t survive and will die. Always keep an eye on your car’s temperature gauge.
- Oil: An engine when fully running in heat needs all the lubrication it can get, so making sure you change the oil when necessary is important in the summer months. More frequent changes to your oil will be beneficial to a car’s engine and performance.
- Fuel: Fuel evaporates quicker in a hot car than it does in a cold one. Keeping your car in a shaded area and less used in hot temperatures will save on accelerated fuel consumption.
Weather outlook for Tuesday to Thursday
Dry for most with sunny spells.
Chance of catching the odd shower, most likely Tuesday and Wednesday in the south.
Temperatures near normal, but feeling cooler on the east coast.
Short weather summary for today
Sunny spells for most, but cloudier for parts of the north and west and at first across the south east
Some showers in the north and west.
Cooler than of late.
- Joseph Gamp
Met Office recap of Easter Sunday's weather
- Joseph Gamp
Mix of bright spells and showers on Easter Monday
The Met Office said: "Up and about early on #EasterMonday?
"Well there'll be some cloud and patchy #rain in the north and extreme east, but elsewhere plenty of bright #weather is expected with just a few showers"
- Joseph Gamp
Remember to drink plenty of water
Dr Ross Perry of skin clinics chain Cosmedics said a heatwave in March or April “can be a shock to the system and skin”.
He said: “People may underestimate the amount of water they should be drinking, as it is unlike a sweltering hot summer’s day.
“Many people will suddenly move outside to do their exercising following months of being indoors, without thinking they might need sun protection or more water on hand.”
Drinking plenty of water in hot temperatures is essential to avoid heat stroke, which can be life-threatening, especially in the elderly, children and people with health conditions.
- Joseph Gamp
Exact date Easter weekend heatwave will end
FORECASTERS have revealed the exact date that the Easter Holiday scorcher will end, encouraging Brits to make the most of the weather.
Sizzling sunshine is set to last all weekend, with most of the UK basking in 23C this weekend – beating Ibiza and Mallorca.
But the good weather will only last until Tuesday, April 19, when some showers and cooler temperatures will hit.
Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: “Most people will see some spells of decent bank holiday weather this weekend, and it will feel warm in places, particularly for the first half of the Easter break.
“However, a low-pressure system will affect the northwest of the UK later Sunday, bringing unsettled weather to the north with some strong winds and rain in the northwest, which could impact driving conditions for some, but further south it will be drier, especially in the southeast.
“There will be varying amounts of cloud, but temperatures are widely likely to be above average for the time of year, although low cloud might keep temperatures lower in coastal areas.
“However, where the sun comes out people can expect some very pleasant spring conditions.”
- Joseph Gamp
'Weather becoming more changeable next week'
Meteorologist Greg Dewhurst told The Sun: "The weather becomes more changeable into next week with temperatures expected to return to average on Tuesday or Wednesday, but many places will still see sunny spells then.
"Rain affecting Northern Ireland and western Scotland, becoming more widespread on Monday and turning cooler.
"Sunshine and showers on Tuesday."
- Joseph Gamp
Experts urge Brits: 'Stick on the sunscreen'
It comes as millions of Brits have hit the road to make the most of the hot weather over the Easter weekend.
Benidorm in Spain was also teeming on Friday as Brits jetted in.
The Met Office has urged beach-goers to “stick on the sunscreen” and drink plenty of weather to protect themselves from the high UV levels.
Hay fever sufferers have also been warned to take care as the pollen count is set to soar.
- Joseph Gamp
Fine end to the day in the East, says Met Office
The Met Office tweeted: "It will be a fine end to the day in the east, with late sunshine followed by clear spells after dusk.
"Meanwhile, thicker cloud and outbreaks of #rain in the west will gradually extend eastwards into central parts.
- Joseph Gamp
UK weather outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday
Sunshine and showers on Tuesday, particularly for England, possibly heavy on the south coast. Rain for Northern Ireland. Driest to the north.
A dry start for most on Wednesday with some bright spells but showers for eastern England.
Light rain in the afternoon for the Midlands, cloudy in other areas.
- Joseph Gamp
Fresher conditions to bring by cloud and rain next week
Meteorologist Dan Stroud said: "Fresher conditions will slowly start to move in from the west accompanied by cloud and some rain.
"Looking at Easter Monday, outbreaks of rain will continue to move eastwards, but weakening all the time.
"Sunny spells and showers following on, but feeling a lot fresher, and that theme will continue into the new week."
- Joseph Gamp
Easter Sunday ‘bright & warm’
BRITS are basking in more balmy temperatures today as the Easter heatwave bakes up one last hoorah.
Sun-seekers can expect highs of 19C on Sunday – but will have to make the most of the “bright and warm” weather before cloud and rain hits.
Things will remain “bright and dry” today although temperatures will feel “a little cooler” as clouds set in.
Rain is then forecast to fall overnight, with a chance of dampening spirits into the Bank Holiday Monday.
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