Britain to bask in more sunshine as record-breaking September ends this week
Temperatures were record-breaking last week as an unseasonable heatwave hit the UK, but the long bouts of sunshine should end by the end of this week as cloud and drizzle becomes more constant
BY the end of this week the record breaking temperatures of September are predicted to be a thing of the past - but not before there are a few more bursts of sun to see the season out.
Last week saw temperatures soaring as the UK recorded it's hottest September day in more than 100 years on Tuesday.
But forecaster for the Met Office, Charlie Powell, said the weather should start to become more recognisable as autumn from this week, but with changeable sunny and wet days as the seasons transition.
He said: "We've [still] got this split with the weather. We've got high pressure to the south of the UK and low to the north, and they are having a bit of a battle.
"Temperatures through the week will probably top out at about 20/21 Celsius, probably a bit above average.
"We are transitioning, there will be a few warmer days but some chilly days."
But commenting on the recent hot days the country has experienced, and the weather to come, he confirmed: "We haven't replaced autumn with summer just yet."
Today will remain cloudy in the south and east, but should be drier with a few showers.
The day will be brighter in the north and west with some good spells of sunshine - the best will be in the morning.
This evening will remain cloudy in the south and south-east with some light drizzle.
Everywhere else will have a clear night, with some patches of mist and fog, and a drop in temperatures for some rural spots.
Tomorrow will see more cloud cover for the majority of the country, with a breeze picking up in the north and rain expected across the central, southern and western parts of England and Wales.
Thursday afternoon and Friday should be brighter, drier days, with sunshine for much of Britain, which will carry through to Saturday, before the wind picks up over the weekend.
Next week will see wetter conditions for the north and drier days for the south, but with some rain likely at times.
Temperatures should remain just above average for the time of year, staying warm in the east and southeast.
Official figures reveal September has been hotter than June, July and August with a mean temperature so far of 15.9C - 3.3C above average.
Last week brought hottest day of the year so far, and the warmest in September for 105 years when the mercury hit 34.4C in Gravesend, Kent.
Minimum temperatures in the north have also been much higher than average this month - around 3.8C up on what would be usual for the time of year, according to the Met Office.
These predictions come as the Met Office and Met Eireann yesterday announced the names of the autumn and winter storms for the UK.
Derek Ryall, head of Public Weather Services at the Met Office said "By naming storms more people were made aware of the approaching threat of severe weather and were able to act on this information."
The names for 2026/17 are Angus, Barbara, Conor, Doris, Ewan, Fleur, Gabriel, Holly, Ivor, Jacqui, Kamil, Louise, Malcolm, Natalie, Oisin, Penelope, Robert, Susan, Thomas, Valerie, Wilbert.
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