A mini-heatwave is set to drench the North East in beaming sun and temperatures of 25°C - and it looks like we’ll see the hottest day of the year so far.
The Met Office is predicting a glorious weather forecast for the next few days, with Darlington and the North East set for four days of full sun from today (Tuesday, April 29).
Temperatures are expected to peak at 23°C in Darlington this afternoon, before reaching an impressive 25°C on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
Friday will also see another full day of sun, although temperatures are expected to drop to 18°C ahead of a cooler weekend.
The forecast means it is likely we will see the hottest day of the year so far in both the region and the UK, with Monday already being named as the hottest in 2025.
The weather service said the highest temperature recorded on Monday was 24.5°C in St James’s Park, in London - compared to the previous hottest temperature of 24°C, which was recorded in Northolt on April 12.
That said, monthly temperature records are unlikely to be broken this week, with the record for April standing at 29.4C, and May’s record at 32.8C.
Next week, The Met Office expects temperatures to return to closer to average for most of the UK with largely fine but cooler conditions over the weekend.
Warnings have also been issued over high levels of pollen and ultraviolet (UV) rays, with the service saying people must take precautions when outside.
Spokesman Oli Claydon said: “Two areas people should be aware of during this warm spell are high pollen and high UV.”
Prolonged exposure to UV rays, emitted by the sun, can lead to sunburn and an increased risk of skin cancer.
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People can protect themselves by wearing at least factor 30 sunscreen, spending regular time in the shade, and wearing suitable clothing, according to NHS guidance.
Those who suffer from pollen allergies should try to keep the particles out of their eyes, fac,e and hair by staying indoors if they can, or by wearing a mask and hat when outside, medical charity Allergy UK said.
They are also advised to shower and wash their hair regularly, and to remove the top layer of clothing when coming indoors.
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