UK set for 23C warmth before autumn chill arrives

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Temperatures in southern and eastern England will reach 23C on Thursday before colder weather spreads across the UK by the weekend.

Temperatures in parts of eastern England are likely to reach 23C on Thursday, about 5-8C above typical values for mid-October. The warmth will be felt across central, eastern and southern parts of England, with sunny spells making it feel unseasonably warm. Scotland, Northern Ireland and much of the north and west will see more familiar mid-October temperatures.

The unusually high temperatures are caused by a deep area of low pressure passing close to Iceland, which is feeding warm air southwards via brisk southerly winds. A weather front currently over Scotland and Northern Ireland will edge slowly southwards on Thursday, bringing rain to northern England, Wales and south-west England, dividing the two air masses.

As the rain band clears northwards, colder air will spread to all parts of the country, bringing a chillier feel to the weekend. Frost and patchy fog are likely to develop in some locations, though there will still be plenty of sunshine. Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick noted that the rain will move slowly southwards through Thursday.

How it is being reported

• Brits to roast in 23C temperatures before autumn chill finally arrivesParts of the UK are likely to experience soaring temperatures on Thursday, and there will be plenty of sunshine on Friday too before things start toThe Mirror · 15 Oct, 12:02
• UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets inWarm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend.BBC News · 15 Oct, 05:27

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