UK Temperatures Hit 28C Sunday as Southerly Winds Pull in Brief Continental Heat
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Sep 6
UK Temperatures Hit 28C Sunday as Southerly Winds Pull in Brief Continental Heat
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Sep 6
Summary
28C is possible in south-east England on Sunday, with much of England and Wales reaching the mid-20s—well above the early-September norm of 15C to 21C.
Southerly winds are drawing hot, humid air from continental Europe as high pressure shifts east, after Spain and France saw extreme heat this week, including 45.7C in Huelva on Thursday.
Low pressure nearing north-west Scotland will split conditions: heavy rain and 40-45mph gusts in western and northern Scotland, but more sunshine later across England, Wales and eastern Scotland.
Monday brings a quick reversal, with stronger winds, possible coastal gales in north-west Scotland and rain sweeping west to east before cooler air arrives by Tuesday.