Temperatures will peak on Thursday, with a high of 18C across the south east, Ms Chalk said. The sunshine will be focused across the south east of England, while the west of the UK could see outbreaks of rain in parts. Friday will be mostly dry with maximum temperatures of 14C, Ms Chalk added. Dorset and Warwickshire had their second wettest winter since comparable records began in 1836, while southern England experienced its fourth wettest. The rain persisted for much of February, although drier and sunnier conditions arrived towards the end of the month.

Source: The Herald March 02, 2026 18:25 UTC