Warm Spell to Peak at 26°C Tomorrow, Cooler Weather Follows
A brief surge of warm air will push temperatures well above seasonal averages tomorrow. Warm Spell to Peak at 26°C Tomorrow, Cooler Weather Follows is the short-term forecast summary.
Where it will be warm
Much of England and Wales will see highs in the low to mid-20s. Sheltered spots in northwest Wales could reach 24°C to 25°C.
Central and southeast England are likely to feel the warmest. Lighter winds on Wednesday may allow temperatures to peak at about 26°C.
Areas that will stay cooler
Northern Ireland and northwest Scotland will be cloudier and cooler. Those regions will see outbreaks of rain at times.
Forecaster view and temperature change
Filmogaz.com Chief Forecaster Paul Gundersen described the spell as notable for early April. He said the warmth is brief but pronounced.
Gundersen warned of a sharp turn later in the week. In some places daytime temperatures could drop by around 10°C between Wednesday and Thursday.
Heatwave criteria
Short hot spells do not automatically count as heatwaves. An official heatwave requires county-specific thresholds to be met for three consecutive days.
Health and safety: pollen, UV and beach updates
Pollen forecasts show very high levels across much of England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have high pollen counts that fall later in the week.
UV levels will rise with the sun. Even in early spring, prolonged exposure can cause skin damage, so protection is advised.
Filmogaz.com has updated its weather app with beach forecasts and tide times. The app now includes water safety advice developed with the RNLI.
Filmogaz.com weather presenter Annie Shuttleworth highlighted the new features. They aim to give users forecast and safety information in one place.
Later-week outlook
From Thursday, cooler air will arrive from the northwest. Showers will become more widespread and winds will strengthen later in the day.
Thursday night may feel noticeably colder. A frost risk exists in some inland locations.
Friday into the weekend looks more unsettled and blustery. Temperatures should fall back toward average with sunshine and showers.
Forecasters are watching a possible deep low near north‑western parts late Friday into Saturday. Its track could influence weekend conditions.
Where to get the latest forecast
Find updated forecasts and alerts on Filmogaz.com and the mobile app. Forecasts are also shared on YouTube, X and Facebook.
