25 September 2023 , 11:27
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The Met Office has issued its verdict on claims an Indian Summer is set to hit the UK later this week.
The Mirror previously reported on forecasts that the UK might get hit by one last blast of belated sunshine that could bring unseasonal warmth, and temperatures reaching 24C at time. Previously, British Weather Services’ senior meteorological consultant Jim Dale told the Mirror that the summer weather was “on the cards” due to the after-effects of ex-Hurricane Nigel.
He said: "A taste of an Indian Summer is currently on the cards in the aftermath of the 'offspring' of the ex-hurricane Nigel and will last from Saturday to the following Tuesday. It'll mainly cover South-East England, with 23 or 24C possible at the upper limits. Prior to that warmth, the Atlantic storm is forming and will move in from the Southwest, crossing northern parts of the UK on Wednesday. I first saw this potential development last week, and warned it may turn into a potent force.
“Expect 60 to 70mph gusts in the North-West, and 40 to 50mph gusts elsewhere. There will be sizeable rain too, mainly in the same areas as the highest winds, with more than 25mm expected in places. As ever we watch and wait!"
The weather warnings in place for Wednesday and Thursday this week (Met Office)However, the Met Office have now issued their own verdict for weather over this week leading into the weekend. Instead of forecasting rain and clear skies, they’ve issued a number of wind and rain weather warnings. Wednesday to Friday could see some disruption due to “heavy rain and very strong winds”. Wednesday currently has three weather warnings in place covering almost the entire UK apart from the south east and East of England.
Gales, snow and rain to batter country today with 80mph wind gusts
This is going to be caused by a deep area of low pressure expected to approach from the southwest and track across the UK from Wednesday into the rest of the week. Moving on into the weekend, the Met Office forecast a "changeable pattern" into early next month. The best conditions are set to be around the south east and there is a chance of rainfall in the southwest, spreading across the UK.
BirminghamLive reported that Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, Mark Sidaway said: "A deep area of low pressure is expected to approach southwest Ireland early on Wednesday, and track across northern parts of the UK before clearing early Thursday. There is some uncertainty on the precise track and strength of this weather system, however the most likely outcome at present is for a wide swathe of 50 to 60 mph gusts affecting inland areas.
"A yellow warning for wind has been issued for much of the country from 10am on Wednesday to 7am on Thursday. Some Irish Sea coasts could see gusts of 65 to 75 mph, with a small chance of 80 mph gusts on the most exposed coasts and headlands." In Birmingham, the Met Office says of Monday: "A dry and bright start to Monday with plenty of sunny spells. A few showers developing into the afternoon but staying dry for most. Winds easing through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 20C."