BBC weather forecast: Temperatures to DROP across the UK after warmest spring in 70 years
BRITAIN to return to cold and wet weather as temperatures tumble following the hottest April day since 1949, as a prominent jet stream sweeps across the Atlantic, bringing with it cooler air.
Carol Kirkwood forecasts cooler weather with sunny spells
This morning the BBC Breakfast weather report was presented by Carol Kirkwood who told viewers Britain will see a drop in temperature this week.
Meteorologist Carol Kirkwood said: “It is going to be cooler and fresher this week. We’re also looking at sunny spells and some blustery showers.”
She added: “The further east that you are the brighter it’s going to be and we’ve also got the showers coming across the western areas too.”
With the warm air gradually moving northwards Britain is expected to see a huge drop in temperatures just days after record breaking weather.
The week ahead is looking rather bleak as a jet stream travels from the Atlantic and pushes its way across the south of the UK.
Much of the country will feel cooler, particularly when the showers come through.
Monday morning temperatures will start in single figures, with the brightest weather in the south of the country.
Good sunny spells should also continue in eastern areas but in the west grey skies will dominate Northern Ireland and western Scotland.
Despite predictions the warmest weather is well and truly over bookmakers Ladbrokes are convinced the sunshine will continue.
Spokesman Alex Apati said: "It's looking more likely than ever that the hot weather is here to stay and this goes down as the warmest April on record."
It’s highly likely Ladbrokes based its forecast on Monday afternoon’s weather as temperatures will be in the teens in some places.
Areas in the south, including Hull, Norwich and London will be the warmest with temperatures between 15 and 17 celsius.
However, the coolest weather will be in the north of the country in places such as Lerwick and Stornoway.
Tonight there is going to be a few outbreaks of rain across much of the UK but that should clear by Tuesday.
Tomorrow a lot of cloud to start, although, Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England will see some sunshine before a few showers develop throughout the day.
Brighter weather is expected in the south east, however, the cloud will thicken during the course of the day, turning them grey.
Misty and murky conditions to finish Tuesday across the western half of England and Wales, where there will also be some outbreaks of rain.
Further showers on Wednesday, with the heaviest and most frequent rainfall in the north and west of the country.
BBC Breakfast airs weekdays on BBC One at 6am.