The UK has experienced its warmest April 7 on record, the Met Office said as the country also enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far.Temperatures soared on Tuesday, with 24.8C recorded in Mona, on the island of Anglesey in Wales.Wednesday is set to feel even warmer, particularly in central and south-east England, where temperatures could reach 26C, which is “well above” the early April average of 12C to 15C.For some, the warmth is particularly well-timed coinciding with school Easter holidays, as people flocked to the beach to enjoy the sunshine.Met Office chief forecaster Paul Gundersen said: “We’re seeing a brief but notable spell of very warm weather for early April, with temperatures more typically associated with late spring or early summer.“This could be the warmest spell at this point in April since 2020, a year many will remember because of the Covid‑19 lockdown.“However, this warmth will be short-lived, with a marked drop in temperatures and more unsettled conditions developing later this week.“In some areas, daytime temperatures could fall by around 10C between Wednesday and Thursday.”
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