Mapped: Where temperatures could hit 27C today in surge of warm weather across UK

Parts of the UK, particularly London and the south-west, are expecting a brief surge in temperatures reaching up to 27C. This unseasonable warm spell is expected to be followed by rain and wind as a low-pressure system moves in from the Atlantic.
Why it matters
Unseasonable weather patterns can impact local infrastructure, agriculture, and public health, serving as a point of interest for climate monitoring.
London and south-west of England are expected to bask in warm weather before rain and wind later this week
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