UK could see hottest day of the year so far as sunshine continues

The UK could see its hottest day of the year so far on Friday, with temperatures of 24C forecast in parts of the country.
South and south-eastern England are expected to see the best of the weather, with highs of 23C or 24C, while Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales could reach 21C or 22C.
So far temperatures in the south of England have been hotter than Ibiza and Athens.
To become the hottest day of the year, Friday would need to see temperatures higher than the 23.7C recorded on 4 April in Otterbourne, Hampshire.
The continued warm weather comes as fire services continue to warn of the risk of wildfires.

Source: BBC | Language: English