The UK will see a mini heatwave next week, as temperatures soar to up to 10C above average for this time of year.
Those running the London Marathon on Sunday afternoon could experience temperatures of up to 21C, potentially making the feat more difficult.
The capital could see highs of 24C on Tuesday, with much of England and Wales also seeing temperatures above 20C.
Cherry blossoms in full bloom at The Stray in Harrogate, Yorkshire, as the sunshine ramps up
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Temperatures could be as much as 10C above the late April average and long-term forecasts suggest they could remain high until May 2.
Simon Partridge, a Met Office meteorologist, said: “The average temperature for this time of year is about 13C to 14C, so for a lot of central and southeastern England on Monday and Tuesday, there is quite possibly the
