BBC Headlines • April 8, 2026 06:17

Forecast for UK to peak at 26C before temperatures plunge

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Temperatures could nudge as high as 26C (79F) in some places on Wednesday.

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Forecast for UK to peak at 26C before temperatures plunge

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15:38

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10:11

Wednesday 21 degrees: have we left for wonderful weather during the Easter holidays?

Als het over mooi weer gaat, blikken we graag vooruit: vanaf morgen kunnen we genieten van mooi lenteweer met temperaturen tot 21 graden. “In delen van Spanje en Portugal is …

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02:50

'Unusually warm' temperatures are on the way - but it isn't good news for everyone

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