Many parts of the Sussex are set to sizzle with summertime temperatures today, while others closer to the coast will be slightly cooler thanks to a sea breaze.
Today is forecast to be the hottest of the year so far, with temperatures are creeping close to 23C.
It looks set to be the warmest we will see for the rest of the month, as temperatures are expected to return to average or just above average for April.
Sussex has been enjoying unseasonably warm temperatures this week.
The Met Office has forecast a 30% chance of the mercury rising to 25.5C (77.9) today, but a cool front moving down from the north will ensure temperatures return closer to the average for April towards the weekend.
The forecast for today will see early mist will largely lift to leave a fine, dry and warm day with a gentle south-westerly breeze. Max temp 21-24C (70-75F), but cooler along much of the coast where mist could linger.
Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said: "The cold front across Scotland and Northern Ireland will move south-eastwards throughout the course of the day. It doesn't reach the south of England and Wales until Thursday.
"Cloud cover and less sunshine will mean temperatures could be down to 15C (59F) in London on Friday, with a chilly easterly breeze ensuring it will feel a lot cooler.
"It will feel quite chilly in the wind this weekend, certainly more spring-like.
"Temperatures will be nearer to normal, but on the positive side of normal, with some warm, sunny spells still to come. There will be plenty of fine, dry weather."
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