UK Braces for 27C Heatwave: September Highs Ahead

UK weather maps indicate a return of warmer temperatures, with forecasts suggesting a potential 27C heatwave for London and surrounding South East areas. The peak of this warmth is anticipated on September 24th, around 6pm, when temperatures could climb to 27C in Kent and London. Southern coastal regions might experience highs of 26C, though Cornwall is expected to be cooler at around 21C. Further north, counties like Cumbria and Yorkshire are forecast to reach approximately 21C, with the Midlands seeing a slightly warmer 23C. This predicted warmth arrives after a record-hot summer in the UK, which led to hosepipe bans and impacted harvests. Wales is expected to experience temperatures around 20-21C, while Scotland and Northern Ireland are likely to see highs in the late teens. The Met Office's longer-range outlook for September 15-24 suggests generally average temperatures but with possibilities for some warm days. This forecast also points to changeable conditions with potential rain and wind from the North Atlantic, especially in western and northern areas, alongside drier spells in the south. There's a possibility of high pressure dominating later in the month, bringing more settled weather.