Met Office

The UK is bracing itself for the hottest day of the year, with temperatures forecast to hit 26C or 27C.

Met Office: Exact date temperatures will hit 27C in UK’s ‘hottest day’ Sophie Wills

The UK could experience the hottest day of the year on Sunday as summer gets underway

Met Office forecast hottest day of the year with 26°C temperatures Rebecca Braybrook

The Met Office has launched a new colour-coded warm weather alert system in England to identify hot spells.

Met Office launch new colour-coded weather alert system in England Rahmah Ghazali

5 rules drivers could break this summer and be handed a £5000 fine Daniel Mcneil

The UK has had the hottest day of the year so far in Porthmadog in north Wales. (Getty Images)

Hottest day of the year so far as 24.8C recorded in UK Rahmah Ghazali

The Met Office has made it’s prediction on how long the warm weather will last

Met Office predict how long UK will enjoy warm weather Rebecca Braybrook

Poor weather predicted for the bank holiday in Sunderland Daniel Mcneil

What are funnel clouds? Rare weather phenomenon explained Daniel Mcneil

High temperatures to end the month days after ‘heatwave’ Daniel Mcneil

The Met Office has issued the latest weather forecasts for the week ahead. (Photo by Steve Taylor/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

UK temperatures set to spike this week - Met Office Rahmah Ghazali

London is forecast up to 19C by The Met Office

Met Office warns of high UV levels as UK temperatures reach 21C Chloe Clarke

With warm weather set for the weekend, check out the following ice cream shops in and around Sunderland.

Sunderland's six top ice cream parlours, based on Tripadvisor reviews Neil Fatkin

This weekend's weather is forecast to be warm and sunny.

Spring arrives at last as Met Office forecasts a warm and sunny weekend in city Neil Fatkin

Good Friday: 7am to 10pmSaturday: 7am to 10pmEaster Sunday: CLOSEDEaster Monday: 7am to 8pm

Morrisons brings back popular meat deal for limited time Ayaan Ali

The Met Office has released weather forecasts for the UK, with temperatures likely to hit 21°C. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Met Office predicts exact date when the heatwave will hit Rahmah Ghazali

The UK experienced one of its hottest summers on record last year, with temperatures reaching the unprecedented heights of 40C.(Getty Images)

Heatwave on the way as UK set to be hotter than Barcelona Daniel Mcneil

The UK is set to experience warmer weather over the next few days. (Photo credit should read TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

UK set to see high temperatures later in the week Rahmah Ghazali

Met Office says when hot weather will hit after bank holiday washout Beth Franklin

The Red Arrows route and timings have been announced for the King’s coronation on Saturday (May 6)

Weather forecast for King Charles’ coronation - flypast in jeopardy Patrick Hollis

Police has confirmed all viewing areas to watch the King’s coronation in London are full

Met Police confirm all procession viewing areas already full Chelsie Sewell

With inclement weather forecast for the forseeable future, there are a number of attractions to enjoy in Sunderland on a rainy day.

The best rainy day activities in Sunderland, according to Tripadvisor reviews Neil Fatkin

Here is the Met Office's weather forecast for Coronation weekend.

UK set for wet weather over coronation weekend - Met Office forecast Ayaan Ali

Disappointing coronation bank holiday weather forecast for Sunderland Daniel Mcneil

The Met Office said 20C temperatures will hit some parts of the UK on Monday but more rain is expected later in the week. (Photo by Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images)

Met Office predicts possible 20C ‘heatwave’ to hit parts of UK Rahmah Ghazali

Prospect members on a picket line (Photo: Prospect)

Civil servants union strikes: Two strike days announced Patrick Hollis

One in seven people are worried about their incomes.

Simple trick to dramatically cut the cost of your water bill Ayaan Ali

Ausra Plungiene has been missing since going out on a dog walk in Snowdonia on Tuesday - Credit: Adobe

Body found in search for missing woman who vanished during dog walk Ethan Evans

The seven-day scorcher comes courtesy of a moving band of high pressure that will push any chilly April showers aside.

UK set to bask in ‘mini heatwave’ with temperatures of 20C Sophie Wills

Herrington Country Park, Sunderland

Sunderland temperatures set to rise as ‘soft heatwave’ hits the UK Sam Johnson

The Met Office shows we’re in for a few days of warm weather but when is it too hot to work?

When is it too hot to work in the office? Chelsie Sewell

Storm Noa: Winds up to 60mph to hit parts of UK with warnings issued Daniel Mcneil

How to find the pollen count near you Daniel Mcneil

A woman blows her nose as the return of pleasant weather marks the arrival of allergenic pollen

Experts reveal UK’s top hay fever hotspots as ‘pollen bomb’ expected Chelsie Sewell

UK weather: Met Office issues update on wind and rain warnings as 60mph ‘gusts’ expected

UK weather: Met Office issues update as ‘60mph winds’ expected Will Millar

Brits can expect temperatures of up to 18C on Easter Sunday.

UK weathers to be warmer than parts of Greece on Easter Sunday Dennis Morton

A woman blows her nose as the return of pleasant weather marks the arrival of allergenic pollen

List of hayfever do’s and don’ts & best antihistamines to use Chelsie Sewell

Seaburn beach, Sunderland

Easter weekend weather in Sunderland - full Met Office forecast Sam Johnson

Hayfever sufferers have been warned their symptoms could be out in full force this week

Hayfever warning as first ‘pollen bomb’ of the year hits UK Chelsie Sewell

Easter weekend is set to be drier and brighter, the Met Office said (Photo by Dave Rushen/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Easter weather forecast - what to expect from bank holiday weekend Rahmah Ghazali

Storm Mathis is expected to bring winds as strong as 70mph as the Met Office issues flood warnings - Credit: Adobe

Storm Mathis brings heavy rain and wind to UK as flood warnings issued Ethan Evans

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands

Northern Lights to be visible from parts of UK tonight Chelsie Sewell

Met Office UK weather forecast confirms Spring will finally arrive this week - when temperatures will rise

Weather forecast confirms Spring will finally arrive this week Rahmah Ghazali

UK set for wintry end to March with freezing temperatures & possible snowfall on the way (Getty Images)

Wintry end to March: Freezing temperatures & snowfall, say Met Office Rahmah Ghazali