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UK Set for Hottest Day of 2023 Before Chills Return

3/17/2026

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  • Parts of the United Kingdom will experience the hottest day of the year on Wednesday with temperatures around 20C.
  • East to south-easterly winds over high ground create the Foehn effect, contributing to the warm spell.
  • England and Wales will be sunny.
  • Scotland and Northern Ireland will be cloudy with rain.
  • By Friday, temperatures are expected to fall toward seasonal averages, bringing chilly nights and possible frost.