Britain hotter than Barcelona - but it's bad news for hay fever sufferers
Update: 2025-05-22
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Experts say that temperatures could hit as high as 24C at the weekend in central and south-east England, but the heat could ramp up symptoms for hay fever sufferersNewsAaron Tinney20:51 , 11 Apr 2025Updated 22:01 , 11 Apr 2025Britain is set for sunshine throughout most of the weekend in a 24C heatwave. The scorcher will make the UK hotter than Barcelona.The Met Office said yesterday (FRI) may have been the hottest day of the year so far, with highs of 23C. It was 10C above the average April temperature. But experts say temperatures could hit 24C at the weekend in central and south-east England.Article continues belowThe hottest day of the year so far was on April 4 with a high of 23.7C in Otterbourne, Hampshire. Historically low rainfall has seen England experience its sixth driest March – with Wales having its fourth driest since records began in 1836.Dan Stroud, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “The average for this time of year is around 13C.“We’ve got high pressure at the m...
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