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Its going to be even hotter today with 28°C sunshine expected on warmest April day for 70 years

April 19, 2018

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Today's going to be the hottest April day for 70 years — Some flowers in Kew Garden just before sunset yesterday afternoon (Picture: Richard HP)

Temperatures could soar to 28C (82F) in some parts on Thursday, making it the warmest April day in nearly 70 years.

The South East will enjoy the best of the weather, while most of England and Wales should see the temperature rise into at least the low 20s, the Met Office said.

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Conditions will be mild across the UK, with Northern Ireland likely to push 19C (66F) in some parts and a peak of 20C (68F) possible in Aberdeenshire in Scotland, the forecaster said.

The hot weather far surpasses the average maximum temperature for April, which sits at 11.4C (53F).

The summery spell comes as a result of warm air from the Azores, off the coast of Portugal, being dragged up towards the UK by the combined efforts of an area of low pressure over the Atlantic and high pressure over western Europe.

Warm weather hits the uk with highs of 20 in london, Gunnersbury Park. 17 April 2018 — Some dogs cool off in Gunnersbury Park yesterday (Picture: SWNS)

Rowers out on the river Cam in Cambridge enjoying the warm weather. Temperatures are on the rise across much of the UK with some areas expected to get up to 23 degrees. April 18, 2018. — Rowers out on the river Cam in Cambridge enjoying the warm weather yesterday (Picture: SWNS)

A high of 28C would beat the 2001 April high of 27.8C (82F), the Met Office said.

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The warmest April day on record was 29.4C (85F) in 1949.

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Meteorologist Alex Burkill said: Theres a fairly good chance of 28C, theres about a 60 per cent chance.

Quite widely we are going to see low 20s, and for many it will be a little warmer than Wednesday.

A high of 25.3C (78F) was recorded in St James Park in London on Wednesday, making it the hottest day of the year so far.

Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the warm spell, with weekend temperatures dipping slightly before showery outbreaks on Sunday.

Sunrise in The New Forest near Ringwood this morning. April 18, 2018. The UK???s weather is set for its warmest conditions of the year that will scorch Britain with a 26C tropical blast on Thursday, the Met Office has forecast. — Sunrise in The New Forest near Ringwood yesterday morning (Picture: SWNS)

People enjoying the sun and warm temperatures in Cambridge. April 18, 2018. The UK???s weather is set for its warmest conditions of the year that will scorch Britain with a 26C tropical blast on Thursday, the Met Office has forecast. — Caption: People enjoying the sun and warm temperatures in Cambridge (Picture: SWNS)

People enjoy punting in Cambridge. April 18, 2018. The UK???s weather is set for its warmest conditions of the year that will scorch Britain with a 26C tropical blast on Thursday, the Met Office has forecast. — People enjoy punting in Cambridge (Picture: SWNS)

People in Cambridge enyoying tempreatures up in to the twenties. April 18, 2018. The UK???s weather is set for its warmest conditions of the year that will scorch Britain with a 26C tropical blast on Thursday, the Met Office has forecast. — Meteorologist Alex Burkill said: Theres a fairly good chance of 28C, theres about a 60 per cent chance (Picture: SWNS)

Competitors in the London Marathon can expect hot and humid conditions with a forecast of between 21C (70F) and 23C (73F), Mr Burkill said.

There could be a shower but its not very likely. Its not great conditions for running. In fact if any showers do come they might be very welcome, he said.

Some hayfever sufferers could be affected by high pollen counts, he added.

Mr Burkill said: For anyone who suffers from tree pollen they will probably be feeling the effects, but thats only about 20 per cent of hayfever sufferers. Grass pollen season comes later in summer.