Warm weekend temperatures could see a record February

This weekend is set to see close to record temperatures for February, according to the Met Office.

High pressure is coming over from Europe and is predicted to move across the UK, bringing hot sunny weather.

It's going to feel much more like #spring over the next few days as temperatures are going to be well above average for this time in February 🌡️🌷🌼🌷 pic.twitter.com/iPIsGoqsC7

— Met Office (@metoffice) February 20, 2019

Richard miles, Met Office spokesman has said temperatures are set to soar “up to 17c are possible” in parts of the UK.

Can you remember this time last year? We were getting ready for the arrival of the #BeastFromTheEast. How much snow did you get? ❄️ pic.twitter.com/zcR6gKz128

— Met Office (@metoffice) February 20, 2019

The current record was set in February 1998, where temperatures reached 19.7c in the UK, Miles said.

Miles said: “Everywhere is going to be having a mild weekend, although you might get some light frost in the South East where the skies are clear.”

Western areas of the UK could experience patches of light rain.”