Weather maps suggest temperatures may climb to 21C in parts of the UK later this month, offering relief after a spell of heavy rain and strong winds.
According to weather charts produced by Netweather.tv on October 8, parts of the country are set to enjoy drier conditions next week after enduring intense downpours on Thursday, with wet weather set to continue into Friday.
Temperature rise expected on October 13
A Netweather map generated today and looking at 3pm on October 13 suggests max temperatures may reach 21C in southern England, with several areas hitting 20C. Wales may see max temperatures ranging between 15C and 18C, while temperatures look set to be colder in Scotland, the map suggested.
Met Office forecasts north-west to south-east split
Separately, the Met Office suggested that there is a possibility of a “north-west to south-east” split next week. The national weather forecaster said confidence is growing in a familiar north-west to south-east weather divide across the UK in the coming days.
Low pressure is expected to remain dominant in north-western regions, bringing further spells of rain and stronger winds, while higher pressure in the south-east should support longer periods of dry weather and lighter breezes.
Long-range forecast for October 12-21
The Met Office’s long-range forecast between October 12 and 21 reads: “Remaining changeable through the middle of October, as a series of low pressure systems run across the North Atlantic, often to the north and northwest of the UK, bringing occasional bands of rain and strong winds, but interspersed with brighter and more showery conditions.
“Rain will be most prevalent across hills in the west and especially northwest, where above average rainfall is likely through this period.
“Longer drier interludes are more favoured in sheltered southern and eastern parts, but even here it is likely to be wetter than during recent weeks.
“Whilst brief cooler interludes are possible, temperatures are likely to be a little above average in many areas for the period as a whole, potentially quite warm in parts of the southeast early in the period.”
