Spring sunshine means parts of the UK to bask in temperatures of 19C
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Warm temperatures for many are expected on Thursday but spring is showing its fickle nature with the weather is set to change next week as Darren Bett explains.
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Spring sunshine means parts of the UK to bask in temperatures of 19C By Darren Bett Lead Weather Presenter Published 15 minutes ago Thursday is forecast to be the warmest day so far of 2026 - beating the 18.7C (65.7F) maximum reached in the last week of February at Kew Gardens in London. However, make the most of the warmth if you can because Friday will bring a dramatic change in the temperatures. The weekend looks warmer again but next week could bring more rain for some of us. The early season warmth will be welcomed by many, but not if you suffer from tree pollen. Less grey and misty weather on Thursday morning and more sunshine will allow temperatures in England and Wales to rise rapidly with the warmth drawn up from Europe on a southerly breeze. South-east England is forecast to reach 19C (66F), or possibly higher. But it will not be warm everywhere. England and Wales, away from western coasts, will see temperatures widely at 16-17C. This warmth is ahead of a weather front that will bring cloud and rain to Scotland and Northern Ireland on Thursday. It will push in to western-most parts of England and Wales in the afternoon. So, these areas, temperatures will be pegged at 10-13C. How long will the warm weather last? The weather front bringing rain to Scotland and Northern Ireland on Thursday will be further south on Friday. There will be little rain in England and Wales but there will also be a lot of cloud. As a result, temperatures in England and Wales will be much lower. Maximums will be nearer 8-11C, and perhaps 14C in the far south-east of England, depending on sunshine. Scotland and Northern Ireland, by contrast, will have a much better day on Friday with lots of sunshine. Temperatures won't change much though because the air will be colder following a touch of frost overnight. Temperatures will be higher across the UK this weekend as most places enjoy a dry weekend, at least until late on Sunday. Tree pollen levels rise If you have watery or itchy eyes, ...
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