đ Todayâs Conditions
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Starting with comfortable sunshine and current temperatures around 12âŻÂ°C (54âŻÂ°F).
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Throughout the morning and early afternoon, skies remain bright and clear, with temperatures climbing steadily.
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Highs today will be impressiveâ27â28âŻÂ°C (80â82âŻÂ°F) expected, bringing a true taste of early summer warmth.
đĽ Weather Summary
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A broad high-pressure system is now dominant, bringing extended sunny spells and dry conditions for most of the UK thetimes.co.uk+13metoffice.gov.uk+13youtube.com+13metoffice.gov.ukmetoffice.gov.uk.
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The southwest may notice a gentle breeze, but most areas should enjoy calm, pleasant weather throughout the day.
đĄď¸ Heatwave Watch
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Temperatures are rising fast, and by Saturday and Sunday, many regions are forecast to see over 30âŻÂ°C, with parts of England possibly hitting 33âŻÂ°C thesun.ie+4metoffice.gov.uk+4metoffice.gov.uk+4.
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A yellow heatâhealth alert has been issued for much of southern and eastern England, signalling the start of official heatwave conditionsâstay hydrated and avoid peak sunshine hours thetimes.co.uk+4theguardian.com+4thescottishsun.co.uk+4.
đŽ Whatâs Ahead
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Friday and Saturday: Expect consistent sunshine and soaring temperatures, with highs over 30âŻÂ°C.
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Sunday into next week: Warm but potentially more changeableâsome scattered showers or thunderstorms mixed with sunny spells thesun.ie.
â What You Need to Know Today
| Time | Forecast | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Sunny, 12â18âŻÂ°C | Light layers, sunglasses |
| Afternoon | Warm, 25â28âŻÂ°C | Sun cream, water, shade |
| Evening | Mild, dry | Light evening wear suggested |
| This Week | Very warm, â30âŻÂ°C+ | Monitor heat alerts & haze |
đ Context & Climate Insight
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The Met Office reports an increasing likelihood of extreme summer temperatures, with a 50% chance the UK will record a 40âŻÂ°C day within 12 years youtube.com+2youtube.com+2thesun.co.uk+2metoffice.gov.uk+15metoffice.gov.uk+15thetimes.co.uk+15.
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With Spring 2025 already the UKâs sunniest on record, this summer’s heat fits into a broader trend of longer, more intense warm spells metoffice.gov.uk+1metoffice.gov.uk+1.
đ§´ Stay Safe and Sun-Smart
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Hydrate early and often, carrying water during your day.
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Seek shade during peak sunshine hours (12â3âŻpm).
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Wear lightweight clothes and apply sunscreen regularly.
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Check on vulnerable people, especially children and older adults.
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Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the warmest part of the day.
With clear skies and rising heat, today is set to be one of the warmest experiences so far this yearâideal for outdoor plans, beach trips, or garden time! For local updates and any alerts, follow the Met Office.