"The mercury could reach as high as 20C in Wales and western England on Wednesday, according to the Met Office, climbing several degrees above the forecast temperature of 13C in the Greek capital. That means we could see the hottest day of the year so far, beyond the 18.7C high seen so far in 2026."
"It comes as east to south-easterly winds pass over areas of high pressure, which gives temperatures a boost in a phenomenon known as the Foehn effect. The UK is expected to wake up to cloudy skies on Tuesday, with Scotland and Northern Ireland remaining overcast and rainy throughout the day."
The UK is forecast to experience unusually warm weather this week, with temperatures potentially reaching 20°C in Wales and western England on Wednesday, exceeding temperatures in Athens. The Met Office predicts this could be the hottest day of 2026 so far, surpassing the previous high of 18.7°C. The warming is caused by east to south-easterly winds passing over areas of high pressure, creating a Foehn effect that boosts temperatures. Tuesday will bring cloudy skies with rain in Scotland and Northern Ireland, while England will see clearing clouds and sunny conditions developing in the afternoon, with temperatures between 15-16°C. Wednesday's warmest conditions are expected in the south and west regions.
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