The Met Office has announced today has been the hottest of the year - and Brits are now facing a very rare weather event. Northolt in Greater London saw 19.2C today, the Met Office states, marking the warmest day of 2026. The Met Office anticipates clouds will roll in for most of England and Wales tomorrow, as temperatures drop to around 11C to 12C. The tiny fragments of mineral and sand from North Africa will "cause some hazier skies" this weekend, the Met Office said. At this stage, concentrations are expected to remain relatively low, meaning rainfall itself is unlikely to appear noticeably red," the Met Office added.

Source: Daily Mirror March 05, 2026 19:48 UTC