Gardeners beware: strong April sunshine by day but the chilly nights persist. A brisk east wind too A settled week ahead with rising temperatures but don't pack away the jumpers just yet - a cool easterly breeze will take the edge off the April warmth.

A settled week ahead with rising temperatures but don't pack away the jumpers just yet - a cool easterly breeze will take the edge off the April warmth.

Largely dry and sunny week ahead, on the cool side in the easterly breeze Blocking high pressure close to the north will ensure a mostly dry and settled week ahead, with plenty of sunshine for many, but on the cool side in an easterly wind. Nights will be chilly, with risk of rural frost.

Blocking high pressure close to the north will ensure a mostly dry and settled week ahead, with plenty of sunshine for many, but on the cool side in an easterly wind. Nights will be chilly, with risk of rural frost.

Forecasts for a Super El Nino to develop in 2026 and how it may impact our weather With a strong El Nino forecast to develop from the summer, perhaps a 'Super El Nino' - there is concern that the associated anomalously warm sea temperatures in the tropical Pacific will lead global temperature increases as much as 1.7c above pre-industrial levels.

With a strong El Nino forecast to develop from the summer, perhaps a 'Super El Nino' - there is concern that the associated anomalously warm sea temperatures in the tropical Pacific will lead global temperature increases as much as 1.7c above pre-industrial levels.

Classic spring blocking pattern returns with easterlies, frost risk and regional sunshine contrasts The next ten days turn colder and drier as high pressure dominates, bringing frequent northerly and easterly winds. Western Britain will be favoured for sunshine, the east cloudier, and an outside chance of some late April snow.

The next ten days turn colder and drier as high pressure dominates, bringing frequent northerly and easterly winds. Western Britain will be favoured for sunshine, the east cloudier, and an outside chance of some late April snow.

High pressure building this weekend, ultimately killing off the showers and bringing a lot of settled weather.

Showery end to the week, but turning drier and more settled this weekend Low pressure close to the NW will continue to bring showers to end the week, becoming confined to the north Saturday, then all areas becoming dry and settled from Sunday, as blocking high pressure takes over and dominates through next week.

Low pressure close to the NW will continue to bring showers to end the week, becoming confined to the north Saturday, then all areas becoming dry and settled from Sunday, as blocking high pressure takes over and dominates through next week.

Temperatures into the high teens by Friday after a showery, blustery midweek A wet and windy midweek clears to a warmer end to the week, with the high teens likely across southern and eastern England by Friday.

A wet and windy midweek clears to a warmer end to the week, with the high teens likely across southern and eastern England by Friday.

Week ahead: Cool and showery start gives way to warmer conditions, driest in the southeast After a cool and showery start to the week, it looks to turn warmer from mid-week, particularly for southern and eastern areas. However the weather will remain changeable, best chance of staying dry towards southern and eastern England, wettest in the northwest and far west.

After a cool and showery start to the week, it looks to turn warmer from mid-week, particularly for southern and eastern areas. However the weather will remain changeable, best chance of staying dry towards southern and eastern England, wettest in the northwest and far west.

Warm spring trend continues as strong El Nino forecast for late 2026 Despite April warming sharply in recent years, the month's temperature records still stand from the 1940s. Last week's warm spell came close, more warmth is likely ahead, and a strong El Nino later in 2026 could push global temperatures back into record territory.

Despite April warming sharply in recent years, the month's temperature records still stand from the 1940s. Last week's warm spell came close, more warmth is likely ahead, and a strong El Nino later in 2026 could push global temperatures back into record territory.

Storm preparation and resilience - the Priority Services Register Practical steps to prepare for storms, power cuts and water disruptions, including the Priority Services Register

Practical steps to prepare for storms, power cuts and water disruptions, including the Priority Services Register

April showers and cool over the weekend. Warming again up next week, but staying changeable Cool and increasingly windy into the weekend, with sunshine and showers. Changeable next week, with further showers or rain, though mostly for the north and west. Becoming warmer, especially in the south.

Cool and increasingly windy into the weekend, with sunshine and showers. Changeable next week, with further showers or rain, though mostly for the north and west. Becoming warmer, especially in the south.

From 26C midweek warmth to blustery showers - a cooler change into the weekend After the midweek warmth, cold fronts are set to bring a sharp drop in temperatures. A mixed weekend coming up with sunny spells and blustery showers. Those at Aintree will be hoping to dodge the downpours.

After the midweek warmth, cold fronts are set to bring a sharp drop in temperatures. A mixed weekend coming up with sunny spells and blustery showers. Those at Aintree will be hoping to dodge the downpours.

Will it stay warm? Into the weekend as Easter holidays continue Midweek warmth can't hold on with frost Thursday night and an Atlantic low bringing gales, heavy rain and even mountain snow to some parts of the UK this weekend.

Midweek warmth can't hold on with frost Thursday night and an Atlantic low bringing gales, heavy rain and even mountain snow to some parts of the UK this weekend.

Incredible early April warmth peaks on Wednesday before cold fronts bring a 10 degree drop Tuesday saw a top temperature of 24.8C but Wednesday will be even warmer. This April heat won't last as changes begin from the northwest.

Tuesday saw a top temperature of 24.8C but Wednesday will be even warmer. This April heat won't last as changes begin from the northwest.

Post-Storm Dave warmth short-lived as cooler north-westerly air takes over from Thursday onwards Post-Easter warmth sees temperatures climbing into the low twenties across much of the UK, with Wednesday's southeast peak potentially reaching 24C - before a sharp cooldown brings temperatures crashing back by the weekend.

Post-Easter warmth sees temperatures climbing into the low twenties across much of the UK, with Wednesday's southeast peak potentially reaching 24C - before a sharp cooldown brings temperatures crashing back by the weekend.

From Storm Dave to shirtsleeves: sharp contrast between Easter weekend and early next week Storm Dave brings unusually wet and windy weather this Easter, with yellow warnings in force. But a big change follows early next week, with temperatures potentially creeping above 20C in parts of the south.

Storm Dave brings unusually wet and windy weather this Easter, with yellow warnings in force. But a big change follows early next week, with temperatures potentially creeping above 20C in parts of the south.

Storm Dave impacts for the north over Easter Weekend Storm Dave makes an untimely arrival over the Easter Weekend, bringing gales or severe gales to northern Britain along rain and mountain snow. Calmer conditions expected on Easter Monday.

Storm Dave makes an untimely arrival over the Easter Weekend, bringing gales or severe gales to northern Britain along rain and mountain snow. Calmer conditions expected on Easter Monday.

After Storm Dave, the weather looks to remain on a rollercoaster for early April Storm Dave arrives on Saturday with the north bearing the brunt, settling down by Easter Monday then turning briefly warm on Tuesday in the south, before unsettled and cooler conditions return thereafter.

Storm Dave arrives on Saturday with the north bearing the brunt, settling down by Easter Monday then turning briefly warm on Tuesday in the south, before unsettled and cooler conditions return thereafter.

A wild Saturday night, could Dave gatecrash the Easter weekend? A Bank Holiday weekend of contrasts and changes. Saturday's deepening low pressure will bring strong winds, especially overnight, it might be named soon. Bright for Easter Sunday.

A Bank Holiday weekend of contrasts and changes. Saturday's deepening low pressure will bring strong winds, especially overnight, it might be named soon. Bright for Easter Sunday.

Colder air from the north with a fine start on Thursday before a blustery unsettled Easter March 2026 was mild and sunny. The UK is seeing a change to colder air on Wednesday night but with chilly sunshine to start Thursday followed by blustery showers for Good Friday

March 2026 was mild and sunny. The UK is seeing a change to colder air on Wednesday night but with chilly sunshine to start Thursday followed by blustery showers for Good Friday

Unsettled Easter weekend brings wind and rain on Friday before colder air arrives on Sunday A changeable Easter weekend lies ahead, with wind and rain on Good Friday, uncertainty for Saturday but maybe milder, before a colder Easter Sunday. Even some northern snow showers.

A changeable Easter weekend lies ahead, with wind and rain on Good Friday, uncertainty for Saturday but maybe milder, before a colder Easter Sunday. Even some northern snow showers.

A week of contrasts as warmer Tuesday gives way to a midweek chill from the north Dry for many at the start of this week, away from the far northwest.Warmth on Tuesday, but colder air returns midweek with rain and wintry Highland showers. Any sheltered sunshine will feel pleasant

Dry for many at the start of this week, away from the far northwest.Warmth on Tuesday, but colder air returns midweek with rain and wintry Highland showers. Any sheltered sunshine will feel pleasant

Late March snowfalls increasingly rare at low levels as spring warming trend continues Last week's chilly north-westerly brought hail and snow showers, but it was a half-hearted cold snap by historical standards. Substantial late March cold snaps have become surprisingly rare since 2010, and another warm March looks set to finish around 8.5C CET.

Last week's chilly north-westerly brought hail and snow showers, but it was a half-hearted cold snap by historical standards. Substantial late March cold snaps have become surprisingly rare since 2010, and another warm March looks set to finish around 8.5C CET.

NHC updates graphics ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season as the name Melissa is retired The NHC is updating its product suite for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with coloured inland warning areas and an experimental elliptical cone graphic. One storm name will be retired after devastation in 2025.

The NHC is updating its product suite for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, with coloured inland warning areas and an experimental elliptical cone graphic. One storm name will be retired after devastation in 2025.

Storm system affecting the Middle East this week, bringing thunderstorms to the deserts A fairly unusual weather event is taking place this week across the Middle East, as a storm system sweeps east bringing thunderstorms to normally arid desert regions, with flash-flooding, hail and strong winds.

A fairly unusual weather event is taking place this week across the Middle East, as a storm system sweeps east bringing thunderstorms to normally arid desert regions, with flash-flooding, hail and strong winds.

A chilly wind and changeable weekend weather for late March A changeable weekend ahead with blustery showers, hail and northern hill snow on Saturday. Rain from the northwest on Sunday. Nippy nights and a chilly wind.

A changeable weekend ahead with blustery showers, hail and northern hill snow on Saturday. Rain from the northwest on Sunday. Nippy nights and a chilly wind.

Cold northerly flow brings wintry showers Wednesday before high pressure builds Thursday A sharp contrast from last week's warmth, Wednesday brings snow showers, hail and cold gusty winds across the UK, with temperatures struggling to reach 9C. Thursday looks brighter, but more unsettled weather looms.

A sharp contrast from last week's warmth, Wednesday brings snow showers, hail and cold gusty winds across the UK, with temperatures struggling to reach 9C. Thursday looks brighter, but more unsettled weather looms.

The month of March can't be trusted as warm sunshine turns to an Arctic chill with a bit of snow by midweek Happy Meteorological Day. Fair weather on Monday, before wind and rain arrive from the northwest. Behind a cold front, blustery showers and a turn to cold Arctic air by Wednesday, then snow showers

Happy Meteorological Day. Fair weather on Monday, before wind and rain arrive from the northwest. Behind a cold front, blustery showers and a turn to cold Arctic air by Wednesday, then snow showers

Make the most of spring warmth, as winter makes a return Warm spring days and chilly nights continue, but a big change on the way from Tuesday, as cold northerly winds bring cold days and nights with wintry showers for a few days. Less cold but changeable by next weekend.

Warm spring days and chilly nights continue, but a big change on the way from Tuesday, as cold northerly winds bring cold days and nights with wintry showers for a few days. Less cold but changeable by next weekend.

Not all stratospheric warmings lead to prolonged cold - next week's northerly may mirror March 2025 Not every late sudden stratospheric warming brings a cold spring. A northerly blast is on the way next week, but history shows these events can play out very differently - and high pressure looks set to follow.

Not every late sudden stratospheric warming brings a cold spring. A northerly blast is on the way next week, but history shows these events can play out very differently - and high pressure looks set to follow.