The Met Office has indicated that late-season hot spells or heatwaves could develop in the UK, but the North East is expected to see more typical summer weather with temperatures in the high teens.
Met Office long-range forecast
In its long-range forecast for September 2 to September 16, the Met Office said “unsettled” conditions look likely at first. However, it added that “signals for the prevailing weather patterns affecting the UK soon become weak”, meaning something close to “the climatological norm” could develop too, with a “northwest-southeast split in conditions” on the cards.
This means rain will likely continue for areas further inland in the North East. The forecast continues: “The north and northwest will probably see the lion's share of the rain and any strong winds, whilst the south and southeast will probably see the driest and sunniest weather.”
Temperature outlook
Temperatures are anticipated to be slightly above average overall, according to the Met Office. There is a “chance that late season hot spells or heatwaves develop, especially in the south”.
So far this year, the UK has experienced five heatwaves, which have resulted in drought conditions and wildfires in some areas.
BBC Weather view
Forecasters at BBC Weather indicate that warm air could move toward the UK from Europe in September. However, drier conditions are expected in the south, meaning that the North East will likely remain with temperatures in the high teens.
The BBC Weather forecast states: “The second week of September [7-13] may see a high pressure building again across continental Europe, although timing any such transition is difficult at this stage.
“However, at some point this may push warmer air towards the UK, with temperatures ending up higher than the September average, highest across southern England.
“Conditions could become drier as well, but more likely across the southern UK than the north, where it may still be wetter than normal, especially across Scotland.”
More details will become clearer closer to the end of the month.
