A warm and pleasant spell of spring weather is expected to develop across the UK this week. Heavy rain and strong winds in parts of the north will gradually clear, although conditions will remain changeable at times.
Today, there will be increasingly unsettled weather for some areas, though eastern parts may experience brighter spells during the morning.
Rain will move eastward throughout the day, becoming lighter and more intermittent at times. The far south is likely to remain mostly dry, with temperatures around the seasonal average, reaching highs of approximately 13-14°C.
On Tuesday, the day will start cloudy across much of the UK. However, skies will gradually brighten over England and Wales, leading to more sunny spells.
In contrast, Scotland and Northern Ireland will continue to experience thicker cloud cover with additional rain. In the south and west, along with areas near the Moray coast, temperatures could reach 15-16°C, with a possibility of an isolated 17°C where sunshine develops.
Dan Harris, Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, said: “Wednesday looks likely to be the warmest day of the week for many, with high pressure dominant.
“The warmest spots are likely to be in parts of west Wales and western England, where under sunny skies,18-19ºC, possibly even 20ºC is on the cards.
“This is due to the additional boost expected from the passage of east to south-easterly winds over areas of higher ground, known as the Foehn effect.
“There’ll be a big diurnal range this week, which is the difference between the maximum daytime temperature and minimum overnight temperature. Thanks to the clear skies during the day, we’ll see some chilly nights after the warmer days with a few places experiencing air frost.”
