London faces heavy rain Friday before cooler weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 16 Oct, 17:38 · Archive

Heavy rain is forecast for London on Friday morning before conditions improve, with temperatures falling from 21C to 16C and then dropping further to 13C at the weekend.

London enjoyed an unusually warm October day on Thursday with temperatures reaching 21C and sunny intervals. However, the weather is set to change dramatically on Friday, with the Met Office forecasting heavy rain during the morning commute. The highest chance of rainfall is expected between 5am and 8am, with precipitation gradually clearing to brighter skies from late morning onwards.

Temperatures are falling sharply as the warmer spell ends. Friday's high is forecast to reach around 16C, a drop of 5C from Thursday's peak. The cooler conditions will persist through the weekend, with the Met Office predicting temperatures of around 14C on Saturday and 13C on Sunday, with overnight lows potentially reaching 7C or 8C.

Weather conditions are expected to be mixed over the coming days. Saturday should offer some of the best weather of the weekend, with sunny spells and largely dry conditions, though the chance of rain increases towards the evening. Sunday is forecast to bring patches of light rain and 30mph gusts of wind. Conditions are predicted to improve from Monday onwards, with temperatures between 15C and 16C, though both days are likely to be overcast and grey, with showers returning on Wednesday.

How it is being reported

• London to face a cooler weekend after days of unusually warm weatherThe Met Office forecasts a mixed weekend in London, with heavy rain on Friday before sunshine and cooler temperatures arrive.This Is Local London · 16 Oct, 12:00
• London weather: Temperature to plunge to 13C as Met Office issues 'unsettled' warningTemperatures have already taken a tumble as a period of “unsettled” weather washes over the capitalEvening Standard · 16 Oct, 11:16
• London wakes up to heavy rain today – here's when it will stopThe Met Office forecasts heavy rain in London on today before sunshine returns, with temperatures reaching 16C.This Is Local London · 16 Oct, 05:00
• London to bask in 21C warmth today before temperatures tumble – here's whenThe Met Office forecasts another unusually warm October day for London, with temperatures reaching 21C before cooler weather returns.This Is Local London · 15 Oct, 05:00

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