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Local News · LondonLondon faces 6C lows as fog patches forecast
Parts of London, including Enfield and Bromley, are forecast to experience overnight temperatures as low as 6C between Thursday 29 October and Friday 30 October 2026. The Met Office also anticipates potential mist and fog patches, advising motorists to exercise caution.
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Local News · LondonStorm Austen to bring heavy rain and wind to London
Londoners should prepare for a wet and windy Saturday as Storm Austen is expected to bring heavy rain and strong gusts. Temperatures may reach 16C, but wind chill could make it feel colder. Sunshine is forecast for Sunday.
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Homeowners told to inspect roofs as Storm Austen hits east London
Storm Austen will bring strong winds and heavy rain to east London on 22‑23 October 2026. James Roe, founder of UK Roofing Specialist, advises residents to check roofs from ground level, clear gutters, secure outdoor items and document any damage for insurers.
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Local News · LondonLondon feels 12°C weekend as Met Office warns autumn storms
The Met Office said London will feel no warmer than 12 °C on Saturday and 11 °C on Sunday, with a high of 21 °C recorded on Thursday. Unsettled, wet and windy conditions are expected through October, driven by a powerful El Niño.
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Local News · LondonLondon weather: 21C highs forecast for Tuesday, October 13
Londoners can expect a significant temperature rise to 21C on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, according to the Met Office. This follows a forecast of rain and cooler weather on Monday, with warmer spells expected to continue through the week.
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Local News · LondonLondon hits 28.1C as September ranks among UK's warmest
London reached a high of 28.1C in September, a month that ranked as the UK's joint-fourth warmest on record. Despite this warmth, parts of England remain in drought, with around 30 million people subject to water use restrictions.
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Local News · LondonThunderstorms hit London morning after rare September tropical night
On 30 September 2026 London experienced a tropical night with temperatures staying above 20 °C, including a Met Office reading of 21.8 °C at 2 am. BBC Weather then forecast thunderstorms for 9 am to 10 am, prompting travel warnings for commuters.
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Local News · LondonLondon sees 27°C heat on Tuesday, Barnet residents warned of warm night
London will reach 27°C on Tuesday, bringing an unusually warm night of 19°C for Barnet. Rain is expected Wednesday morning with possible heavy showers later. Temperatures will stay above average through the week, the Met Office says.
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Local News · LondonLondon to see sunny 21C Saturday before warmer Sunday
Londoners can expect a dry and sunny Saturday with temperatures reaching approximately 21°C. Sunday will be warmer, with highs of 22°C to 23°C, but carries a higher chance of rain later in the day.
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Local News · LondonLondon set to reach 25 °C on Tuesday, hotter than Athens
The Met Office forecasts a peak temperature of 25 °C in London on Tuesday, outpacing Athens’ 23 °C. Six days of near‑continuous sunshine are expected, followed by a shift to rainier, windier weather in October.
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Local News · LondonLondon sees ten days of 22°C+ heat in September 2026
From 20 to 29 September 2026 London will record daily highs of at least 22°C. BBC Weather attributes the warmth to a high‑pressure ridge, and the Met Office forecasts ten consecutive sunny days, meaning residents should prepare for warm, possibly humid conditions.
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Local News · LondonBarnet residents told no September heatwave as hosepipe ban stays in force
BBC forecasters say London will not see a heatwave in September, with Met Office temperatures forecast between 24 °C and 19 °C. Thames Water’s hosepipe ban, issued on 23 July, remains active for Barnet, and the Environment Agency warns the drought will persist until nationwide rainfall resumes.
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Local News · LondonBarnet residents should expect thundery showers on Sunday 13 September
The BBC gives a 47% likelihood of thunder and lightning at about 10 am on Sunday 13 September, and the Met Office expects rain between 5 am and 11 am. Temperatures will reach 23 °C, dropping to 16 °C overnight, prompting residents to carry umbrellas.
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Local News · LondonLondon residents warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain on Friday
The Met Office has issued a forecast for thunderstorms and heavy rain across London on Friday afternoon, after a sunny start to the day. The warning follows a summer that saw temperatures reach 38.1 °C, the highest on record for the capital.
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Local News · LondonLondon to see warm spells in late September
Londoners can expect warm spells in the latter half of September, according to the Met Office. Following an exceptionally hot summer, temperatures are predicted to reach up to 25°C mid-week, with drier conditions anticipated for the capital.
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Local News · LondonBank holiday thunderstorms forecast for London this weekend
The BBC forecasts thunderstorms lasting around nine hours across London this bank holiday weekend, with temperatures between 15°C and the early twenties. Notting Hill Carnival’s family day on Sunday may be wet, while Monday is expected to be dry and clear.
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Local News · LondonYellow thunderstorm warning issued for London
A 19-hour yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for Greater London, with predictions of up to 50mm of rainfall in a few hours, increasing the risk of flash floods and disruption.
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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon faces thunderstorm disruption and flood risk
Londoners are being warned of potential travel disruption and flooding as intense thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings, advising of heavy rain, lightning, and hail, with drivers cautioned about increased skidding risks on roads.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLunar eclipse visibility in London threatened by rain
A partial lunar eclipse, expected to obscure 93 percent of the Moon, may be obscured by cloud and rain in London. The Met Office has warned of heavy showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday, with a 50 percent chance of rain during the eclipse.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces thunderstorms and seven days of rain after record 38.1°C heat
Residents in Barnet and across London can expect thunderstorms and a week of rain from 18 August, following record-breaking temperatures of 38.1°C on 13 August. The Met Office and BBC Weather forecast cooler conditions, with showers lasting until 27 August, though the bank holiday weekend may stay dry.
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