With temperatures set to rise further this afternoon, the UK’s spring equinox temperature record - 21.5C in 1972 - could potentially be broken
London experienced its hottest day of the year, reaching 21C in Northolt on the spring equinox, surpassing the previous high of 19.7C on March 9th. Celebrations occurred across the UK, including gatherings at Stonehenge and a Druid ceremony in London. A high air pollution alert was issued for London, along with a high pollen warning for London and South East England.
