The first Spring Bank Holiday weekend isn't too far away - it can't still be cold by then can it?

Simon King has a look*

*Spoiler: you might not be surprised.
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Copernicus and the World Meteorological Organization released their 'European State of the Climate: 2023' report today.

Not only was it one the warmest years on record, but the weather had wide impacts on the continent.

Swanning about on a sunny day in Bedfordshire.

Thanks to our BBC Weather Watcher niknak1970.

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East African rains have been relentless.
Another 100 to 150mm is possible by end of Friday, particularly for Tanzania.
Wet weather will also affect Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, and Ethiopia.
Heavy thundery downpours are forecast into the weekend.

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Why is it so cold at the moment and when will it get warmer?

Simon King has the answers.
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Blistering heatwave continues to grip south-east Asia from India to the Philippines.

As in 2023, day and night April heat records have been broken in several countries.

In Bangladesh, 33 million children have been forced out of school by 40+ degree heat
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Did you know that one in five people in the UK suffer from hay fever?
 
But can the rain be good or bad news for hay fever sufferers?
 
Let’s take a look with Sophia Herod

3 things you may want to know this morning if you are about to head out! BBC Breakfast xxx

Good morning from @BBCWeather.
Chilly again today with sunny intervals and showers.
Carol has all the details on BBC Breakfast and Helen on @BBCradio4 and @BBC5live

Think it's a bit nippy here at the moment? Spare a thought for some on the continent where after recent spring warmth, winter has made a surprise comeback.

If you missed our fun quiz to mark William Shakespeare's birthday yesterday, why not have a go now?
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Tonight's full Moon is known as the 'Pink Moon' and is the fourth full Moon of 2024, visible from 21:33 BST. Check the forecast for your area here bbc.in/3xRg80s

If you think it's a bit nippy here at the moment, spare a thought for some on the continent where after recent spring warmth, winter has made a surprise comeback.

Saharan dust turns skies orange in Greece bbc.in/44c0fOi

Good morning from @BBCWeather
Another chilly start with the best sunshine reserved for west Scotland, Northern Ireland and northwest England.
Carol has the details on BBC Breakfast and Helen on BBC Radio 4 and @BBC5live

It's William Shakespeare's birthday today. To celebrate why not challenge yourself to a weather in Shakespeare quiz?
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Huge ravines that open up suddenly are destroying neighbourhoods around the world - and climate change could cause them to advance more rapidly.
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Good news if you've found it chilly lately - the weather will finally turn milder by the end of the week. Don't expect much spring sunshine though: it's also going to turn wetter and windier.
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Tuesday's weather:

- Mostly cloudy in SE Eng and E Scot with some rain/drizzle at times
- Occasional sunny spells elsewhere
- Warm in W Scot and NI with 14-16 C
- Chilly 11-13 C for most, especially N Sea coasts with 7/8 C

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Looking out for shooting stars from the Lyrid meteor shower tonight? Scotland looks clear, Northern Ireland and north-west England will see some clear spells. Cloudy elsewhere, some clear skies in eastern East Anglia and far south-east England.

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