London weather: Stunning images show glorious sunrise over the capital as temperatures set to soar to 28C

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Alexandra Richards26 July 2018

Londoners woke up to a stunning sunrise as temperatures looked to soar to 28C on what could be the hottest April day in 70 years.

Gorgeous images taken by the Evening Standard's photographer Jeremy Selwyn showed the sky lit up in oranges and pinks over Hyde Park.

Many Londoners were up early to take a dip in the Serpentine as the park basked in golden sunlight on Thursday morning.

Joggers were also pictured running through the park as the sun rose.

Joggers run around Hyde park as the sun comes up
Jeremy Selwyn

Forecasters have anticipated that the warm weather will continue into the weekend with temperatures reaching 10 degrees higher than the UK average for this time of year.

There is the possibility that London could be the hottest place in Europe on Thursday with its closest rival being Paris where similar temperatures are forecast.

A Met Office spokesman said: “These conditions will carry through into Friday, when we will see similar temperatures but not to the same extent, 23 to 24C, possibly 25C.

Swimmers in the early morning sun at the Hyde Park Serpentine
Jeremy Selwyn

“Saturday will be a very dry, pleasant day, with temperatures down a notch, 21 to 22C.”

Those hoping to complete the London marathon on Sunday face challenging conditions with temperatures expected to peak at 21C.

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Elsewhere in the UK, the mercury will not reach the same heights however pleasant conditions are expected across most the country.

Londoners watch the sunrise in Hyde Park
Jeremy Selwyn

Temperatures are set to peak at 15C in Edinburgh on Saturday, while Cardiff could reach as high as 20C on the same day.

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