a virtually cloud-free image from the european space agency 's metop-b satellite has been released as the country continues to bask in bright sunshine and above average temperatures .
parts of scotland and wales experienced the warmest temperatures today , with highs of 16.6 c in achnagart , north of fort william and 16.4 c in pembrey sands , carmarthenshire .
thousands flocked to the beaches in brighton which to enjoy the sunny weather and highs of 14.9 c and forecasters say the warm weather is set to continue thanks to a third blast of hot air from the mediterranean that