Met Office verdict on eight-day October heatwave that could bring 24C scorcher

28 September 2023 , 09:38

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Met Office verdict on eight-day October heatwave that could bring 24C scorcher

A mini heatwave at the start of October could hit Brits with temperatures as high as 24C.

The Met Office has considered the potential for "above average" temperatures next week, which may see parts of the country enjoy some last gasps of the sun before autumn truly sets in. Mercury levels for parts of the UK will hit 24C, just days after Storm Agnes blasted the country with gloomy skies and stormy winds. The south of England, from London to East Anglia, will likely be the most-affected areas for the sudden heatwave. Next Monday, London could see temperatures soar to 24C.

Some 'above average' temperatures could be on the way for the start of October (file) (Amer Ghazzal/REX/Shutterstock)

For the first nine days of October, temperatures are, according to the Met Office, "slightly above" average. Fairly settled weathers are expected in most parts of the country. An update from the weather body read: "A changeable pattern is likely through this period, with perhaps a fairly settled start across most parts of the UK, excluding northern areas, where showers are likely to continue, especially in the northwest.

Warm weather in parts of the country could follow Storm Agnes (file) (PA)

"As the period progresses, a northwest-southeast split is likely to develop, with perhaps prolonged spells of rainfall and windy conditions arriving to the west and northwest, while an overall dry theme is possible in the east and southeast. Any prolonged settled conditions are likely to deteriorate later into the period, general conditions becoming more changeable with a mixture of rain, showers and some strong winds, interspersed with some drier interludes.

"Temperatures are expected to be close to or slightly above average through the period, with some cold nights." It marks a change in the winds after Storm Agnes sweeps through the country, a storm which has affected western regions of the UK and Ireland. Irish Sea coasts are likely to be the most affected by the first named storm the UK has seen this year, BirminghamLive reported.

Gales, snow and rain to batter country today with 80mph wind gusts

Steve Basterfield, National Network Manager at National Highways, said: "With the stormy weather being forecast, it is important to plan ahead for your journey, and if weather conditions become challenging, adjust your driving behaviour and take extra care. We have a section of our website dedicated to travelling amid storms, high winds and gales, and considerations for different types of vehicle, as part of our guide to travelling in severe weather. It’s also a good idea for people to check their vehicles, such as tyres, coolant and oil levels, before heading out to reduce the risk of breakdowns."

James Rodger