“That band will move eastwards and temperatures could get up to 10C (50F) in the London area later.
“During the weekend the UK will be split by a weather front with a north-south divide, although conditions will be similar across Saturday and Sunday.
“Wales and the Midlands and the South East should be mild, with temperatures peaking in London at 14C (57.2F).”
Despite the mild temperatures for the time of year, London will be hit by bursts of heavy rain throughout the weekend.
Rain is expected to being falling in the capital at about 3pm on Friday afternoon and will continue throughout the evening with heavy spells predicted.
The wet weather will remain a feature for much of Saturday, broken up by a dry spells during the mid-morning and evening.
