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 cooler weather that's been prevalent in recent weeks. For context, the average high temperature in the UK in late September is around 17-18C, so we're expecting a significant deviation from the norm. This burst of warmth is likely to be a result of a high-pressure system moving into the region, 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 manifesting in more frequent and prolonged periods of unseasonable warmth. While it's nice to enjoy the warmer weather, it's also a reminder of the need for continued action on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the effects of climate change.
As we look ahead, it's worth keeping an eye on the forecast for the rest of the week. While the warmth is expected to persist for now, autumn is a notoriously unpredictable season, and we could see a rapid return to cooler weather. Additionally, the Met Office is monitoring a potential low-pressure system that could bring more unsettled conditions to the UK later in the week. We'll be keeping a close eye on this and bringing you updates as the forecast develops.
Originally reported by bbc.co.uk. TempNews adds analysis for general news readers.