London is predicted to hit 30C on Thursday, possibly marking the earliest date for such temperatures in May since records began in 1860, according to the Met Office. St James's Park may see these peak temperatures around 4 PM, with other areas reaching slightly lower. Even though temperatures have risen, the Met Office has ruled out a heatwave due to the lack of consecutive warm days needed to meet the threshold. The London Fire Brigade advised caution against open-water swimming amid rising water-related incidents, emphasizing the dangers of cold water shock.
Met Office meteorologist Michael Silverstone stated that if temperatures reach 30C on Thursday, it will mark the earliest occurrence of such heat in UK records since 1860.
Despite the high temperatures, the Met Office ruled out a technical heatwave this week, which requires three consecutive days above a defined threshold, for most of the UK at 25C.
London Fire Brigade cautioned against open-water swimming due to a 32% increase in water-related incidents last month, highlighting the risks of cold water shock even in warm weather.
Temperatures in London are forecasted to peak at 30C, particularly in St James's Park, challenging April temperature records in other regions like Wales as well.
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