With today (March 19) having been the warmest day of the year so far in the UK, hopes will be rising that spring and hotter temperatures have finally arrived.
And the good news is, it is going to get even warmer next week, according to the experts. Trusted forecasters, like the Met Office and the BBC, are predicting a dry, sunny and warmer week ahead.
Temperatures in Bristol have today reached 17C according to the Met Office - but next Wednesday the city could see 19C, according to the BBC. Bristol is to see sunshine for at least another six days until next Friday, according to weather forecasting services.
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The Met Office says it will be a bit cooler tomorrow (March 20), with temperatures dropping to 12C but that it will stay sunny. It will warm up again into next week, when temperatures are expected to reach 17C on Tuesday (March 22) and 19C on Wednesday (March 23) and Thursday (March 24).
It is going to stay dry for the next seven days, with no rain being forecast by either the Met Office or the BBC.
The Met Office tweeted earlier that today has been the warmest day of the year so far in the UK, saying: "Today has been the #WarmestDayOfTheYear so far in the UK and in all four home nations. Here's a look at the highest temperatures we've seen today, most of which were in northern Scotland."
The image shared showed temperatures were above 19C in some areas.
Here is the Met Office forecast for the South West for the coming days:
Weather summary
Mostly clear or sunny in the east, cloudier further west.
This Evening and Tonight (March 19)
It will be a dry and clear evening and night across the eastern half of the region, with a patchy frost forming. However, more cloud will affect Devon and Cornwall, keeping the temperature higher. The brisk wind will gradually ease. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
Sunday (March 20)
Another fine day is likely in the east tomorrow with plenty of sunshine, especially in the morning. Cloudier skies are likely across Devon and Cornwall, perhaps giving a few showers. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Outlook for Monday (March 21) to Wednesday (March 23)
High pressure will dominate the weather during the first half of next week. It looks largely dry with some sunshine. Breezy at first, but winds easing, and warming up too.
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