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Grab the sunscreen: UV levels set to rise this week

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28 April 2025

Grab the sunscreen
UV levels set to rise this week

Temperatures are expected to reach highs of around 27°C this week, bringing moderate to high UV levels too.

In the south-west, the UV Index is forecast to reach 6, including in London, while levels of 4 to 5 are more widely expected across England.

Keep an eye on the forecast using the UV Index feature, and don't forget the sunscreen!

Thursday sees highs in the upper-20s, with high levels on the UV Index.
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