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UK Faces 3C Chill After 29C Heatwave!
16 Sep
Summary
- Temperatures will plummet to as low as 3C after a recent 29C heatwave.
- The cold snap is expected to begin on September 30.
- Northern England and Scotland will experience the most severe drops in temperature.

Brits are bracing for a rapid temperature drop, with forecasts indicating lows of 3C following a recent 29C heatwave. The Met Office predicts widely unsettled conditions starting at the end of September, a stark contrast to the preceding warmth. Weather maps show cooler conditions arriving on September 30.
Specific areas in the North East and North West of England, including parts of Cumbria, Durham, and North Yorkshire, are forecast to reach a chilling 3C in the early morning hours. Scotland could see even colder temperatures, with some regions potentially experiencing 2C. In contrast, southern areas like London and the South East are expected to see milder lows of around 9C to 11C.
As the day progresses, temperatures will increase but remain significantly cooler than the previous weekend. By the afternoon, much of England is expected to reach around 8C, while Scotland remains colder at 4C to 5C. By 9pm, London could reach 14C, though other areas may still experience lows of 8C. The Met Office indicates the possibility of low-pressure systems bringing more unsettled weather into October.