The Met Office has warned of rising pollen levels in a message to hay fever sufferers.
Forecasters have said milder weather is on the way for Easter, with highs of 19C hitting England by midweek. Similar temperatures are forecast for Easter weekend, with the Met Office saying dry and sunny conditions are expected.
Meteorologist Steven Keates said: "The further south and east you are, the better chance of seeing predominantly dry conditions into the Easter weekend. Probably quite pleasant actually in the sunshine, with temperatures probably on the warmer side for the time of year. So you're probably looking at mid to perhaps upper teens.
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"Potentially looking quite promising in the south and east, a little bit more mixed for the north and west."
Mr Keates said highs of 19C for Easter are "reasonable" predictions, compared to an average temperature of 14C at this time of year. But with the warmer weather arriving, pollen levels will also be on the rise for England and Wales.
The Met Office confirmed that it is primarily tree pollen that is active at the moment - including elm, ash and birch. Over the next two days, pollen levels in the northwest of England are at a medium level.
However, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, they rise to a 'high' level. According to the NHS, hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest.
Symptoms of hay fever include:
- sneezing and coughing
- a runny or blocked nose
- itchy, red or watery eyes
- itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears
- loss of smell
- pain around your temples and forehead
- headache
- earache
- feeling tired
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