UK Weather: Autumn Chill to Arrive as Temperatures Finally Drop
BBC Weather
In summary: Temperatures are set to drop across the UK during the week ahead, ending a run of warmer-than-average autumn weather.
Key Points:
- Tuesday to Wednesday: A weather front will move southwards, bringing rain heaviest in northern and western parts, with potential for thunder and lightning in southern and south-eastern England.
- Midweek Temperatures: Daytime highs expected to be at or slightly below the seasonal average, with some chilly nights and possible frost in prone locations.
- Recent Warmth: September was the joint-fourth warmest on record for the UK, 1.6C above the long-term average.
- Long-Range Prospects: Predictions suggest warmer and wetter than average conditions, with the potential for stormy weather later in the season due to a strong El Niño in the Pacific.
Note: The UK is on track for one of its warmest years on record, according to the Met Office.
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