"Temperatures have climbed to their highest so far this year and will continue to rise this afternoon with the spring-like sunshine for some. At lunchtime, parts of East Anglia and south-east England have recorded temperatures in excess of 17C (63F)."
"The mercury could rise a little further still on Wednesday in south-east England - we've already seen 18.5C (64F) at Kew Gardens in London. In the north and west of the UK there will be more cloud and some rain, but temperatures even here will still be above average."
"The warmer southerly wind is also helping draw up a plume of Saharan dust to the UK which could bring dramatic, fiery sunrises and sunsets over the coming days. The dust from the Sahara has been picked up high into the atmosphere and is carried thousands of miles before gradually filtering down toward the surface."
The UK is experiencing its warmest temperatures of the year, with parts of East Anglia and south-east England recording over 17°C at lunchtime. A milder southerly wind has boosted temperatures significantly, with Kew Gardens in London reaching 18.5°C. Wednesday is expected to be the peak of warmth this week, particularly in south-east England, though northern and western regions will see more cloud and rain. Temperatures will return to near average by the end of February, with possible frost on Friday night. The southerly wind is also transporting Saharan dust toward the UK, creating dramatic fiery sunrises and sunsets as fine particles scatter sunlight.
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