Parts of Britain will see sunny skies and high temperatures this week as Mother’s Day sunshine brings warm weather.
On Sunday, any patchy rain and drizzle in the far southeast will clear by the morning, with showers in the north also easing.
Developing into warmer weather later in the week, Sunday's forecast will see plenty of dry and fine weather, with highs of 17C and lows of 9C in the south of England.
Although it will be rather breezy at first, winds will ease later from the west.
Tonight will be dry and settled, but temperatures will drop, making it feel rather chilly under clear skies and light winds.
On Sunday, any patchy rain and drizzle in the far southeast will clear by the morning, with showers in the north also easing
MET OFFICE
There is a chance of patchy frost and mist in some rural areas.
Monday will start rather cloudy, with light rain in the far north, but the rest of the day will be dry and bright, with long sunny spells and light winds, though it will remain chilly at the start.
From Tuesday to Thursday, high pressure will dominate, bringing widely dry and fine conditions. The Met Office forecast for the week ahead says Britons should expect plenty of warm sunshine during the day, but cooler nights, with some breeziness around the coasts.
Temperatures will rise slightly, potentially reaching highs of 23C in parts of southern and eastern England.
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NetWeather forecast shows temperatures could reach 23C by the end of next week
NetWeather
Temperatures are expected to be at their highest on Wednesday or Thursday.
Previously, the hottest day of the year was recorded on March 20 - the spring equinox.
From April 3 to 12, high pressure will typically be centered to the north or east of the UK, bringing mostly settled conditions.
This will lead to long periods of dry weather, often with plenty of sunshine, though there will still be a risk of overnight frosts, particularly in areas with light winds.
WX Charts map shows temperature anomaly on Monther's Day
WX Charts
Temperatures are expected to be at their highest on Wednesday or Thursday
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Coastal regions may experience some low cloud or sea fog.
Daytime temperatures will vary, depending on the wind direction, with some warmer spells but also cooler periods.
It could also be quite breezy at times, with occasional showers of rain, especially in southern and western areas later in the period.
