London sees 27°C heat on Tuesday, Barnet residents warned of warm night
The Met Office predicts a high of 27°C on Tuesday, an overnight low of 19°C, and rain on Wednesday morning across Barnet.
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London will hit 27°C on Tuesday, bringing a warm spell to Barnet neighbourhoods such as Golders Green, Hendon and Finchley. The Met Office says the temperature will stay high into the evening, creating conditions that feel unusually hot for late September. Residents can expect an overnight low of around 19°C, which the Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon described as a temperature that "could feel a touch uncomfortable for some".
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The 27°C reading is expected to be recorded at central London sites, which are close to the Barnet border. Local parks and open spaces will feel the heat most strongly, and the Met Office warns that the warm night may affect sleep for those unaccustomed to such temperatures. No heat alerts have been issued, but the council advises residents to stay hydrated and to check on vulnerable neighbours.
"An overnight low of 19C again would be notable for the time of year and could feel a touch uncomfortable for some, particularly as we’re in late September."
Stephen Dixon, Met Office spokesman
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Wednesday rain expected
Rain will move across London on Wednesday morning, with the Met Office saying showers will begin in the west and spread eastwards. In Barnet, the rain is likely to start over Golders Green and Hendon before clearing later in the day. The service warned that locally heavy or thundery showers could develop in the afternoon, especially where the ground is still warm from Tuesday’s heat.
Midweek temperatures stay above average
After Wednesday, the Met Office expects daily highs to remain above the seasonal average. Thursday should see temperatures near 21°C, while Friday and the weekend will stay in the low‑20s. Winds are expected to ease after Wednesday, and no further rain is forecast until later in the month. The council notes that the warm spell does not trigger any special heat‑related services, but residents are reminded to keep windows open at night to help with cooling.
Questions this report answers
+How hot will it be in Barnet on Tuesday?
The Met Office forecasts a high of 27°C for Tuesday across Barnet. The temperature is expected to stay high into the evening, making it unusually warm for late September.
+Will there be rain in Barnes this week?
Rain is forecast for Wednesday morning, starting in western parts of London and moving east. Barnet areas such as Golders Green and Hendon should see the rain, with the possibility of locally heavy showers in the afternoon.
+What overnight temperature should residents expect on Tuesday night?
Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said an overnight low of about 19°C is possible on Tuesday night. He noted that this temperature is unusually mild for the time of year and could feel uncomfortable for some residents.
+Will the warm spell continue after Wednesday?
Temperatures are expected to remain above average for the rest of the week, with highs around 21°C on Thursday and low‑20s through the weekend. No further rain is predicted until later in the month.
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