A Spring Awakening: The UK's Unlikely Heatwave The notion of a heatwave in the UK often evokes images of sweltering summers spent huddled indoors, praying for a breeze to rescue us from humidity.
However, the latest forecast suggests a pleasant surprise – or an unpleasant one if you prefer grey and drizzly weather.
Temperatures are expected to soar as high as 26C in London by Friday, prompting questions about our collective psyche. We Brits are notorious for complaining about the weather, but what happens when it gets hot?