London faces challenging weather as Good Friday brings rain, following an extended period of dry conditions. Despite light rain and temperatures dropping to 16C, Easter weekend promises a return to better weather with highs of 16C and some sunshine. The Met Office indicates a 50% chance of rain Friday afternoon. With millions expected to travel during the holiday, UK tourism is poised for a significant economic boost, despite recent dry spells recorded across England and Wales since 1836.
The prolonged hot spell forced the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to issue a statement urging the public not to use barbecues due to a heightened risk of wildfires.
The Met Office says there is a 50 per cent chance of rain on Friday afternoon, with temperatures likely to hover between 15 and 17C.
Tourism authority VisitEngland said around 10.6 million British adults are planning to take a holiday in the UK over the bank holiday period.
The hottest day of the year so far in the UK was on April 4 with a high of 23.7C in Otterbourne, Hampshire.
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