According to provisional figures from the Met Office, England and Wales have recorded their warmest spring ever from March 1 to May 31, 2023. The seasonal mean average temperature reached unprecedented levels, significantly influenced by a record-breaking heatwave at the end of May. Scotland and Northern Ireland also experienced notable warmth, ranking as the eighth and joint sixth warmest springs, respectively. The UK overall recorded its third warmest spring. Dr. Emily Carlisle from the Met Office noted that this spring exemplifies both natural weather variability and the long-term warming trend observed in the UK. The data indicates that extreme weather conditions are becoming more frequent, with nine of the ten warmest springs in England occurring since 2007. Additionally, several counties in southern and eastern England reported rainfall levels at only one-third of their averages. The Environment Agency has announced a forthcoming meeting of the National Drought Group to evaluate the implications of the heatwave and low rainfall on water resources.