The UK is set for its hottest day of the year thus far on Friday, with temperatures potentially soaring to 23C in areas like London and Oxfordshire. Cardiff could reach 21C, while Scotland and Northern Ireland will be much cooler. This follows a record dry March, where rainfall was only 43% of normal. Although temperatures are expected to drop over the weekend, concerns about wildfires have been raised, with the public advised against outdoor fires due to extreme risks.
The UK is expected to experience its hottest day of the year so far on Friday, with temperatures potentially reaching up to 23C in some areas.
Last month was the sunniest March in England since 1910, with rainfall at just 43% of the usual amount, reflecting dry conditions across the UK.
The public is advised against lighting outdoor fires as the warm, dry weather poses a very high to extreme risk of wildfires across the region.
Forecaster Dan Stroud noted that while there will be warm sunshine, cooler temperatures are expected near the east coast.
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