Overview

• Otterbourne, Hampshire, recorded 23.7°C on April 4, the hottest day of 2025 so far, surpassing the previous high of 21.3°C in March.
• Firefighters are actively battling wildfires in Dorset and Scotland, with warnings in place across England, Northern Ireland, and southern Scotland.
• The UK experienced its sunniest March on record, accompanied by England's sixth driest March since 1836, contributing to current weather conditions.
• Water scarcity warnings have been issued in parts of Scotland due to below-average rainfall, though reservoir supplies remain unaffected.
• The warm, dry weather is expected to continue through the weekend, with slightly cooler temperatures but above seasonal averages.