Warming up for a picnic! Al fresco diners can expect today s mild 53F to gradually rise to balmy 66F highs by the end of next week with very little rain in sight
Temperatures to remain mild today, with highs of 53F (12C) forecast in London and lows of minus 7 in Scotland
Drinkers will enjoy much warmer weather towards the end of next week when mercury will soar to 66F (19C)
Flood alerts in place for five areas of southern England today with those in Berkshire asked to stay prepared
Kent weather: Growing fears of flooding around Canterbury
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Updated: 09:28, 02 February 2021
River watchers are becoming increasingly fearful that homes and roads in east Kent could be flooded.
The Environment Agency is continuing to issue flood alerts for the Stour and the Nailbourne Valley near Canterbury after several days of rain and high tides.
Grove Ferry boatyard owner Roy Newing says dozens of trees in the Stour are creating a flooding risk
With a further spring tide today and more heavy rain forecast tomorrow, at particular risk is Plucks Gutter and Grove Ferry near Canterbury.
Recently, Grove Ferry boatyard owner Roy Newing warned that dozens of trees in the Stour were causing the river to back up.