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UK Set for Higher than Average Temperatures Next Week with It Peaking at 25C
The warm spell is driven by high pressure and warmer air from the continent, with many areas staying dry and bright.
High pressure building across the UK will bring a brief warm spell early next week, with temperatures in the South East expected to peak around 25C on Tuesday, September 29.
Forecasters attribute the warmer conditions to high pressure drawing air from the continent and subtropical Atlantic, offering a final taste of summer before autumn weather arrives.
The Environment Agency reported reservoir storage in England remains at 56%, nearly 20 percentage points below average, warning drought recovery requires above-average rainfall through April 2027.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tony Wisson warned that an Atlantic frontal system could bring heavy rain by Wednesday, particularly across Scotland and Northern England.
While temperatures will exceed seasonal averages, this spell does not meet official heatwave criteria, which require sustained 26C to 28C temperatures for three consecutive days.