Travel chaos is expected to be just around the corner as schools across the country break up for Easter, with the Met Office's scorching forecast encouraging more and more Britons out of the house.
More than 21 million drivers are set to take to the road this weekend as schools shut up shop, the RAC has claimed.
According to their forecast, 2.7 million journeys have been planned for April 6, as 2.4 million more are expected on Monday April 7.
Britons appear to be fleeing their homes to enjoy the glorious weather outside.
As a result, drivers have been warned that significant delays are expected along the M25 as the holiday rush revs up, while similar disruption is expected along the M5, M6, M25 and A303.
Gatwick Airport is also due to prepare for one of its busiest periods of the year.
The travel trouble will coincide with particularly warm weather, partnered with balmy sunshine which has been bestowed upon Britain for the past few weeks.
As a result, last month became the sunniest March since records began.
Looking ahead, Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell said: "The sunshine is getting stronger every day. I still think, for many people, if you're not exposed to that wind, it will still be pleasantly warm during the days as we go through next week."
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He added: "There's hints maybe it turns again a little bit warmer towards the end of next week.
"It's probably a little bit too early to say exactly how warm, but I'd say probably at least above average for most."
Snell explained that the UK could still receive frost in the cooler evenings across parts of the country.
Nevertheless, the Met Office has forecast scorching temperatures next weekend as the capital is due to hit highs of 21C from Friday until Sunday.
However, as Britain enjoys a sizzling spring, risk of increased pollen in the air will soon increase.
Last week, the Met Office issued a rare red alert for hayfever sufferers across the UK, warning that the pollen count will be “very high”, affecting millions as four different regions have been placed under high alert.
On April 4, London and South East England, South West England, and the West Midlands were warned of being inflicted with “very high birch and ash pollen”.
After birch pollen season ends, grass pollen - UK hayfever suffers’ number one enemy - will take over from mid-May until July.
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More than 21 million drivers are set to take to the road this weekend as schools shut up shop, the RAC has claimed.
According to their forecast, 2.7 million journeys have been planned for April 6, as 2.4 million more are expected on Monday April 7.
Britons appear to be fleeing their homes to enjoy the glorious weather outside.
As a result, drivers have been warned that significant delays are expected along the M25 as the holiday rush revs up, while similar disruption is expected along the M5, M6, M25 and A303.
Gatwick Airport is also due to prepare for one of its busiest periods of the year.
The travel trouble will coincide with particularly warm weather, partnered with balmy sunshine which has been bestowed upon Britain for the past few weeks.
As a result, last month became the sunniest March since records began.
Looking ahead, Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell said: "The sunshine is getting stronger every day. I still think, for many people, if you're not exposed to that wind, it will still be pleasantly warm during the days as we go through next week."
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He added: "There's hints maybe it turns again a little bit warmer towards the end of next week.
"It's probably a little bit too early to say exactly how warm, but I'd say probably at least above average for most."
Snell explained that the UK could still receive frost in the cooler evenings across parts of the country.
Nevertheless, the Met Office has forecast scorching temperatures next weekend as the capital is due to hit highs of 21C from Friday until Sunday.
However, as Britain enjoys a sizzling spring, risk of increased pollen in the air will soon increase.
Last week, the Met Office issued a rare red alert for hayfever sufferers across the UK, warning that the pollen count will be “very high”, affecting millions as four different regions have been placed under high alert.
On April 4, London and South East England, South West England, and the West Midlands were warned of being inflicted with “very high birch and ash pollen”.
After birch pollen season ends, grass pollen - UK hayfever suffers’ number one enemy - will take over from mid-May until July.
Find Out More...