Heavy rain and 60mph gales are set to batter Britain this weekend following this week's winter heatwave that made this February the warmest on record.
Temperatures on Tuesday had rocketed to 21.2C (70.2F) with Moroccan air bringing the UK's warmest winter day ever for a second consecutive day.
But Saturday will bring heavy rain and strong winds coming from the west which will spread eastwards through the day.
While gales across the western coast of England, Wales and Scotland could be as high as 60mph.
The Met Office said maximum temperatures on Saturday will be around 13 degrees, which is still above average for this time of year but far lower than the highs which saw people across the country basking in sunshine this week.
Sunday will bring further rain for southern England and Wales and then heavy showers will spread across Scotland and Northern Ireland, although central England will be dry.
Today saw a maximum temperature of 14.5C in Suffolk, with the average for the area between 9 and 10C, while Avemore in Scotland saw a chilly low of -2.8C.
Cloud across much of the country brought an unwanted end to the sunshine, bringing overcast sights for many
Heavy rain and 60mph gales are set to sweep across the country this weekend. People were pictured this morning enjoying an overcast day in the grounds of Christchurch Meadows, Oxford
People relax in bright sunshine among blooming daffodils at Castle Park, Bristol
People enjoy an overcast day in the grounds of Christchurch Meadows, Oxford, by going out on the river
While the unseasonably warm temperatures of the last week with highs of 21.2C (70.16F) were an unexpected treat for most, the weather has meant an early spike in tree pollen, extending the misery of the season for hayfever suffers.
Hayfever season usually begins in late March and lasts through to September, meaning hayfever suffers will endure another six weeks of discomfort this year.
Dr Beverley Adams-Groom, a hay fever expert and pollen forecaster at the University of Worcester told The Daily Telegraph: 'There's two things going on really.
'First of all, we've had very good weather for the production of pollen in the trees that are currently flowering, like hazel and alder.
'To coincide with the readiness of the pollen to fly, we have got really good weather for dispersal: warm and sunny. That's allowing for the dispersal of the pollen, just at the peak time when it's ready to fly.'
Many suffers took to Twitter to express their shock at the early onset of hayfever season:
Jeremy Nicholas said: 'Is it me or has tree pollen hayfever season started early? My eyes are stinging and my nose is running, and as far as I can remember I don't have a cold and I haven't been crying. #hayfever #pollen.'
Jemike tweeted: 'I've got hayfever in February bruv.'
The suffering season can vary from person to person as some are only allergic to one variety of pollen, but has begun unseasonably early this year
Some questioned whether global warming was to blame for the warmer February
An exasperated twitter user shares their annoyance at suffering hayfever three months earlier than usual
Antony looks to Twitter for reassurance that the symptoms he is getting are really hayfever at this time of year
Andrea Mara tweeted: 'I have #hayfever already, this is insane. Any other tree pollen sufferers already feeling the itch?'
'Hayfever in Feb!!!!! I mean come on!!! Bloody ridiculous' added Actress Brooke Levi Vincent.
And they weren't imagining it - a spokesman for the Meteorological Office told The Daily Telegraph: 'Due to the recent unseasonably mild temperatures and the dry weather, some species of pollen may already be in the atmosphere, so the pollen season may have started a little earlier.'
Plenty of people enjoyed the hot weather with a picnic while sitting in Green Park in central London on Tuesday
There are three types of pollen released at different times of the year. Firstly tree pollen released late March to mid-May, then grass pollen, mid-May until July and finally Weed pollen, typically released July to September.
With the current month on course to be the warmest February since records began many species of tree that do not usually bud at this time of year have been awakened from their dormant winter state - causing an unexpected spike in pollen.
Allergy UK is advising people with hayfever to start taking their medication early.
Holly Shaw, a spokesperson for Allergy UK, told The Daily Telegraph: 'We have had a very mild winter and that could lend itself to trees releasing pollen early.
'If people start to become symptomatic they should start taking their medications early so they will be most effective when the pollen levels really peak.
'If they have them already that is great, otherwise talk to a pharmacist who will be able to help.'
Scattered showers today will bring an end to the 'wall-to-wall' sunshine enjoyed during the recent hot spell and the rain may provide a much needed rest bite for those suffering from the prematurely high pollen count.
Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs polution map shows high levels of air pollution in the midlands
Temperatures on Monday and Tuesday saw new winter record temperatures set on two consecutive days with a high of 21.2C (70.1F).
Pollen is not the only thing in the air this week as high winds across the Sahara Desert have blown dust 2,500 miles from Africa to the United Kingdom causing Britain's worst air pollution for a year yesterday on 'Toxic Wednesday', triggering health warnings.
People with asthma or lung and heart problems, as well as the elderly, were advised to reduce exercise today in severe pollution areas to reduce health risks, DEFRA guidance said.
'It's Britain's worst air pollution episode for a year - since the Beast from the East, DEFRA forecasts show,' said Simon Birkett, director of campaign group Clean Air in London.
Hayfever, known medically as Allergic rhinitis, is thought to affect up to 19.8m people in the UK - 10 to 30 per cent of the adult population and 40 per cent of children.
An allergic reaction usually occurs when pollen comes into contact with the suffers mouth, nose, eyes or throat.
Symptoms can often be mild meaning many suffers do not get diagnosed despite hayfever accounting for 16.7 million visits to the GP every year, according to Allergy UK.
Hayfever causes difficulty sleeping in 57 per cent of adult patients and 88 per cent of children meaning people who suffer from it often feel tired.
Pollen calendar from Meteorological Office, showing different types of pollen and when they are dispersed
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Main photo article Heavy rain and 60mph gales are set to batter Britain this weekend following this week’s winter heatwave that made this February the warmest on record.
Temperatures on Tuesday had rocketed to 21.2C (70.2F) with Moroccan air bringing the UK’s warmest winter day ever for a second ...
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