Temperatures hit the low 20s in most areas as police repeated warnings to stay at home to avoid spreading or catching Covid-19. A balmy 26C is expected in London and the South East today – warmer than Spain, Rome, Las Vegas and even Marrakesh. Slightly cooler conditions are predicted for Easter Sunday and there is a chance of intense thundery showers in southern England. Temperatures are then due to tumble into the low teens – struggling to reach 7C in the North East – but there is no rain in the forecast. Met Office chief meteorologist Frank Saunders said: “The Easter weekend starts dry and warm for many.

Source: Daily Mirror April 11, 2020 02:58 UTC