London feels 12°C weekend as Met Office warns autumn storms
Met Office forecasts cooler weekend temperatures and unsettled weather for the rest of October, linking the pattern to a strong El Niño event.
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The Met Office said the weekend will feel no warmer than 12 °C on Saturday and 11 °C on Sunday, as reported by The Standard. The forecast also lists daytime highs of 14 °C and 13 °C for Saturday and Sunday respectively, but a gentle north wind will keep perceived temperatures lower.
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London recorded a high of 21 °C on Thursday, providing a brief contrast to the cooler spell that follows, The Standard noted. Residents in north London neighbourhoods such as Barnet can expect the temperature drop to be noticeable, especially after the recent warm spell.
Unsettled October ahead
London weather: 21C highs forecast for Tuesday, October 13
Forecasters predict a return to warmer, sunny conditions after a period of rain and cooler temperatures.
The Met Office said unsettled weather is increasingly likely through the rest of the month, adding that spells of wet and windy weather are expected to arrive from the Atlantic, as reported by The Standard. The agency noted that while high pressure could return late in October, the prevailing pattern is likely to remain changeable.
The latest seasonal forecasts suggest an increased likelihood of wetter than average conditions as we move through autumn, which would be consistent with the historical influence of El Niño events.
Ian Lisk, Met Office Chief Meteorologist
El Niño influence on the season
Forecasters predict a huge El Niño in the Pacific will cause wetter and warmer weather this autumn, The Standard reported. Tim Stockdale, a senior scientist at the European Centre for Medium‑Range Weather Forecasts, told the outlet that the first part of winter is expected to be milder, wetter and windier because of the phenomenon. The World Meteorological Organization’s Secretary‑General Celeste Saulo said the El Niño is strengthening rapidly and may become one of the strongest in seven decades.
Residents should prepare for cooler evenings and the possibility of rain‑laden days throughout October. The Met Office advises keeping an eye on local alerts, especially for wind‑related disruptions, and to consider appropriate clothing for the lower feels‑like temperatures.
Questions this report answers
+What temperatures will London feel this weekend?
The Met Office said London will feel no warmer than 12 °C on Saturday and 11 °C on Sunday. Daytime highs are forecast at 14 °C and 13 °C, but a north wind will keep perceived temperatures lower.
+What does the Met Office expect for October weather?
The Met Office said unsettled weather is increasingly likely through the rest of October, with spells of wet and windy conditions arriving from the Atlantic. While high pressure may return later, the overall pattern is expected to stay changeable.
+How is the El Niño expected to affect this autumn?
Forecasters predict a huge El Niño will bring wetter and warmer conditions this autumn. Tim Stockdale said the first part of winter could be milder, wetter and windier, and the World Meteorological Organization highlighted the El Niño’s rapid strengthening.
+When was the last warm day recorded in London?
London recorded a high of 21 °C on Thursday, providing a brief spell of unseasonably warm weather before the cooler weekend forecast, as reported by The Standard.
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