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Liam Buckler

UK weather forecast: Glorious sunshine as hot spring could see temperatures hit 29C

Records could be broken this spring with temperatures tipped to hit 29C (84F) with UK temperatures set to hit a new high.

And with tropical breezes from Spain coming tomorrow, these temperatures could be a sign of things to come.

Spectacular sunshine and below-average rainfall is expected according to forecasters.

In their three-month outlook for councils and businesses, the Met Office said: “The chance of a warm spring is much higher than normal.”

And Bookmakers are slashing the odds on April being the hottest on record to 4/5 with Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead admitting: “The odds say we’ll roast.”

In addition, bookmakers Ladbrokes have slashed their odds to 4/6 for it being the hottest spring ever.

Forecasters say glorious sunshine and below-average rainfall is expected this spring. (PA)

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "Things have finally taken a turn for the better on the weather front, and we're now well on course for a record-breaking hot spring, if the latest odds are anything to go by."

Temperatures may get close to 20C (68F) this week, and it will still be pleasant at the weekend.

And with some areas set to be hotter than 16C Corfu and Greece.

Five-day weather forecast:

Today:

Mostly dry with spells of hazy sunshine. Scattered showers may develop over the Midlands, northern England, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland during the afternoon. Most places missing these but the odd one could be heavy. Warm in the sunshine.

Tonight:

Any showers fading, then dry with clear spells. Some rural spots ending up with grass frost, while a few fog patches are likely, more especially in east and northeast England.

Beachgoers are expected this weekend to make the most of the glorious weather. (Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)

Wednesday:

After any fog clears, many areas fine, with temperatures well above average and feeling warm in the sunshine. One or two places in the east could catch a stray shower.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Dry for most with warm sunny spells and patchy rural frost and fog overnight. Cloudier across the far north with some patchy rain or drizzle at times. Light winds.

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