Thursday is set to bring a brief burst of unseasonably warm weather to the Midlands, with temperatures likely to reach 19-23C (66-73F) across central and eastern England -- well above the typical mid-October norm.
Brisk southerly winds, driven by a deep area of low pressure near Iceland, will push warm air across much of England. With sunny spells expected, it could feel more like late summer than mid-autumn.
A weather front will bring outbreaks of rain moving southwards through Thursday, so the afternoon may turn soggy in some areas before the warmer air takes hold to the south-east of it.
The colder weekend ahead
The warm spell will be short-lived. Colder air will spread southwards by Friday and linger into the weekend, bringing a much more autumnal feel. Expect:
- Daytime highs of around 10-16C (50-61F) across the UK
- Cold nights with single-digit temperatures in most areas
- A chance of frost and patchy mist or fog
- Blustery winds making it feel colder, especially near coasts
And next week?
There is a good deal of uncertainty beyond the weekend. High pressure may linger early in the week, but Atlantic weather systems could eventually push through, bringing wetter, windier and slightly milder conditions. It is worth keeping an eye on forecasts as the picture becomes clearer.
Source: bbc.co.uk
