UK's Warmest Day This Year: 19°C Expected

0:00On March 5th Thursday, March the warmest day so far this year in the UK, with temperatures expected to hit 19 degrees Celsius in southeast, England, topping the previous high of 18.7 from late February, that warmth rides in on a southerly breeze, pushing 16-17 degrees across much of England and Wales, though cooler spots near Western. Coasts and rain in Scotland and Northern Ireland will hold things back to 10-13 degrees. Friday flips the script, as cloud cover drops maximums to 8-11 degrees in England and Wales, while Scotland and Northern Ireland brighten. Up but stay chilly around the same levels after overnight frost. The weekend bounces back with drier conditions and higher temps across the board, but next week, eyes more rain in northern and western areas, while southern and eastern spots stay milder under high pressure influence. Early spring swings like this highlight shifting patterns, so grab those sunny moments, watch for tree pollen if allergies hit you and stay tuned to.

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