Weather maps show that East Anglia is set to see warmest top temperatures of around 20C – and just a degree or two lower in surrounding areas.
The latest UK weather maps reveal that temperatures are set to rise as an Iberian blume approaches, fuelling hopes of an ‘Indian Summer’.
WXCHARTS’ maps indicate a steady increase in UK temperatures over the weekend and into next week. Next week could see highs of 18C, with temperatures predicted to climb even further as the month progresses.
While the east of the UK is expected to be warmer than the west, the charts suggest that the whole country will experience a temperature boost today, with highs of 12C. After a chilly start to October, many will welcome the forecast of warmer weather.
The weather maps predict that East Anglia will enjoy the highest temperatures, around 20C, with surrounding areas just a degree or two cooler. Cities such as Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester can expect temperatures between 16-18C, reports the Express.
Scotland will be slightly cooler overall, with temperatures peaking at 11C. However, Edinburgh’s forecast shows a high of 15C, with 17C expected along the border with England. In Wales, temperatures are anticipated to range between 15 and 17C, while Northern Ireland can expect 13-14C.
Looking ahead, the Met Office’s long-range forecast for October 16-25 predicts rain affecting most regions at times during the second half of next week. The heaviest rainfall will initially hit the west or southwest, before shifting to central and eastern areas.
However, it’s not all chilly news as “a drier and brighter interlude is probable” with temperatures expected to be “above average and probably feeling warm in the brighter spells”.
The term ‘Indian Summer’ is used to describe an unusually dry, warm spell that typically occurs in late autumn. Just when it seemed like the chance for a warmer autumn had passed, temperatures have taken an unexpected upward turn.
The Met Office records show that the UK’s highest October and November temperatures were a scorching 29.9C on October 1, 2011, in Gravesend, Kent, and a balmy 22.4C on November 1, 2015, in Trawsgoed, Ceredigion.
