It could be the warmest April in six years if forecasters are correct and well above the 15C average for the month

South-east England could reach 24C as settled weather replaces rain and 70mph winds which battered the north

Highs of 24C would be enough to surpass the hottest day of the year so far, which was 20.9C in Gogerddan near Aberystwyth on 18 March