London braced for fog and wind before possible late-month storms

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London faces fog and wind on Sunday before largely dry weather early in November, though storms may develop later in the month.

Londoners face a foggy start on Sunday, November 1, with the Met Office forecasting fog from about 3am to 7am and mist lingering until around 8am. The fog will clear by about 9am, giving way to sunny intervals, though cloud cover is predicted to increase later in the day. The mercury is set to reach around 13°C, with wind gusts up to 20mph. From about 6pm, the chance of rain rises to 20 per cent, peaking at 40 per cent around 8pm.

Monday should bring a largely dry and sunny start to the week, with the Met Office forecasting highs of around 12°C. Sunshine is expected around 8am and 9am before cloud increases towards lunchtime. The afternoon will be cloudier, with temperatures around 11°C to 12°C. There is a small chance of afternoon showers, with rain chances peaking at 30 per cent by 2pm but remaining below 5 per cent in the early morning.

The longer-range forecast points to a significant change in the second half of November. While high pressure will dominate conditions across the south for the next couple of weeks with only small amounts of rain or drizzle, the Met Office predicts an increasing chance of unsettled conditions after mid-November. Atlantic low-pressure systems are expected to sweep through towards the end of the month, bringing spells of rain and the potential for strong winds. Temperatures are likely to remain near or above average for much of November, though colder conditions are more likely later in the month.

How it is being reported

• Exact dates London could see colder weather as polar vortex raises early winter fearsLondoners could face a colder turn in the weather later this month as meteorologists monitor signs of a possible disruption to the polar vortex above the Arctic.This Is Local London · 2 Nov, 10:56
• Are storms gathering on horizon for London? Met Office predicts major weather change in new forecastThe Met Office says there are signs of stormier weather over southern England later in NovemberEvening Standard · 2 Nov, 09:54
• The weather in London today as dry, bright week beginsLondon is forecast a largely dry Monday, November 2, with sunny spells, highs of 12C and a small chance of afternoon showers. See the Met Office forecast.This Is Local London · 2 Nov, 05:00
• London faces fog, sunshine and possible rain in one dayLondon faces a foggy start on Sunday, November 1, before sunny intervals and possible evening rain. See the Met Office hour-by-hour forecast and temperatures.This Is Local London · 1 Nov, 05:00

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