UK weather forecast shows parts of the UK could reach 19°C today

Today is set to be the warmest day of the year so far with some areas of the UK reaching 19°C – but enjoy it while you can.

Brits woke up to sunny and clear skies this morning as a breeze from southern Europe hit the UK.

This has allowed for much warmer weather after the non-stop rain drenched the country.

The south east of England is set to reach 19°C today and might go even higher.

Areas away from coasts will also see warm temperatures at around 16°C.

But everything is set to change tomorrow. Scotland and Northern Ireland will already be seeing cloud and rain today which will move south by tomorrow.

Will the warm weather last?

Temperatures are set to dip to around 8-11°C, and if those in the south east of England are lucky they may see highs of 14°C.

Next week is also expected to see more spells of rain, but temperatures should still remain slightly warmer with highs of 15°C.

Foggy and chilly nights are also expected.

Tony Wisson, deputy chief forecaster of the Met Office, said: ‘This week is the start of meteorological spring, and the forecast is set to reflect the seasonal shift.

‘Over the next few days, the conditions are likely to become noticeably more settled, offering a welcome change from recent unsettled weather.

‘We will see a band of rain cross the country on Thursday, and spells of rain or showers may continue to come and go across Northern Ireland and western Scotland over the coming days.

‘We’re looking at a slightly warmer week, with highs of up to 19°C on Thursday.’

‘One of the wettest winters on record’

The Met Office says that a flurry of low-pressure systems is to blame for this year’s rain.

When air pressure is low, warm air rises, making the area colder. Water vapour evaporates and forms clouds and rain.

The UK has already seen two storms powerful enough for weather officials to name them, Storms Ingrid and Chandra.

Met Office Science Manager Dr Amy Doherty said: ‘February’s mild and notably dull conditions have brought a winter of considerable contrasts to a close.

‘While February itself stood out for its exceptionally low sunshine and above average temperatures, the broader winter picture shows just how varied conditions have been around the UK.  

‘Some southern and central areas of the UK experienced persistent rainfall, leading to saturated ground and several areas recording one of their wettest winters on record.’

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