Temperatures to hit 25C in burst of late September warmth
Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains.
Temperatures soaring to 25C in late September is certainly unusual, and it's likely to bring a welcome respite from the more typical cooler weather of this time of year. For context, the average high temperature in the UK in September is around 19C, so a reading of 25C is significantly warmer than usual. This burst of warmth is likely to be a result of a high-pressure system dominating the weather pattern, bringing clear skies and light winds.
This late-September warmth is part of a larger trend of increasingly mild autumns in the UK. Climate change is leading to rising temperatures globally, and this is being felt in the UK with warmer winters, springs, and autumns. While a single day of warm weather isn't necessarily indicative of a larger trend, it's consistent with what we'd expect to see in a changing climate. It's also worth noting that this warmth will likely be short-lived, with more typical autumnal weather expected to return in the coming days.
As we head into the rest of the autumn and winter periods, it's likely that we'll see more variability in the weather, with potentially some cold snaps and more settled periods. For now, though, it's worth making the most of this unseasonable warmth. Looking ahead, it's worth keeping an eye on the weather forecast for the rest of the week, as well as any potential impacts on outdoor events and activities. We'll also be watching to see if this warmth has any implications for the start of the winter weather pattern.
Originally reported by bbc.co.uk. MyNews adds analysis for general news readers.