UK Weather: Sunshine Returns as Warmer and Drier Weather Arrives Next Week
BBC Weather
Don't pack away your summer clothes just yet, as warmer and drier weather is on the way to the UK next week. Temperatures could reach a balmy 25°C in parts of England and Wales, significantly higher than average for this time of year.
Forecasts indicate an area of high pressure building near the UK, blocking Atlantic weather systems from bringing wind and rain. This will result in drier conditions and higher daytime temperatures for most areas.
The past few weeks have been characterized by changeable weather, with rain and strong winds prevalent across the UK. Despite this, Wales and most of England remain in drought.
After some stronger south-westerly winds bring cloud and rain on Friday, the weather will start to settle down over the weekend. The northern half of the UK will enjoy sunshine and blustery showers on Saturday, while the southern half can expect cloudier skies and a muggy feel with light rain and drizzle.
By Sunday, the rain will clear to the south, leaving most places dry with sunny spells. West to north-west winds will remain strong in Scotland. Temperatures will peak around 22°C in southern England, still within the norm for this season.
As we enter the working week, an area of high pressure will bring drier weather, lighter winds, and sunshine that is expected to last throughout the week for much of the country. Occasional showers are still possible, but rain-bearing clouds from the Atlantic will be restricted to north-west Scotland.
Next week's forecast temperatures will range from 20°C in Scotland and Northern Ireland to a potential high of 25°C in England and Wales, though this falls short of the UK's September record of 35.6°C set in 1906.
The Met Office long-range forecast suggests a higher likelihood of stormy weather in November, potentially influenced by El Niño, but the specific impacts remain uncertain.
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