The Met Office has said some short-lived "very warm spells" are possible in September, especially in the south, as the UK heads into autumn following a summer of high temperatures.
In its latest long-range forecast for September 3 to September 12, the Met Office said temperatures are expected to sit around average for the time of year. However, it added: "Some short-lived warm or very warm spells are possible, especially in the south."
This means parts of southern Britain could see another burst of warmer weather during the first half of the month, although the Met Office has stopped short of forecasting another official heatwave.
Weather maps show warmer conditions in the south and east
Weather maps from WXCharts show how temperatures could look as September gets under way. One map for Thursday, September 3 shows the warmer conditions concentrated across southern and eastern parts of England during the afternoon.
A second map, for Wednesday, September 9, shows more moderate temperatures across much of Britain. Despite the possibility of further warmth, September is expected to get off to a mixed start.
Rain likely in the north and west
The Met Office says showers or longer periods of rain are likely at times, with the wettest conditions most likely across northern and western parts of the country. Further south, these settled periods could last longer as the month progresses.
Looking further ahead, the Met Office says there is greater uncertainty over conditions from September 13 to September 27. Temperatures are still expected to vary around average, although it says there are likely to be "some warm spells likely, especially in the south."
For now, another heatwave is far from guaranteed, but the latest outlook suggests summer-like weather may not be finished with Britain just yet.
