We've just been through some of the coldest September nights since 1986 but the coming week will see the weather becoming warmer again by day though nights could be chilly and misty at times. There will also be a lot of dry weather on offer as well, so more warm and dry late summer/early autumn weather to come.
Saturday morning has been mostly dry and sunny for England and Wales but there has been more cloud across Scotland and Northern Ireland with showery rain into western Scotland and Northern Ireland.
This afternoon will find a band of rain moving southeastwards through Scotland and Northern Ireland but England and Wales will stay dry with sunny spells and variable amounts of cloud. Temperatures range from 13C to 19C.
Overnight, light rain and drizzle will move southeastwards into northern England and north Wales while Scotland and Northern Ireland turn drier with clear spells. The rest of England and Wales will stay dry with clear spells and variable cloud. Temperatures will be mild and central and northern regions at 10C to 12C but the far south will still be quite cold at 5C to 8C.
Outbreaks of rain continues through northern England with showery bursts heading into Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia by evening. Southern counties should stay dry with mostly dry weather returning to Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. Temperatures be quite cool under the cloud and rain at 14C to 16C but could reach 19C in the sunny spells.
High pressure builds strongly through the north and west of Europe on Monday. All places should have a dry day with sunny spells but there could be a cloudy start in the south. Temperatures will be warm at 14C to 21C.
Tuesday could start off with some dense mist and fog patches but these should soon clear away to reveal bags of sunshine. Temperatures will remain warm after quite a chilly start with temperatures of 15C to 20C.
High pressure remains in control across Scandinavia on Wednesday. We're looking at another dry day with plenty of sunshine but there could be more cloud at times in the far south and south east. Temperatures will be warm after another chilly and misty start with maxima reaching 17C to 23C.
High pressure continues to rule the roost for Thursday and Friday so most places will stay dry with sunny spells but a weakening of pressure could lead to a few heavy, thundery showers breaking out in the south by Friday. Temperatures remain warm or very warm at 18C to 24C but probably edge down in the south by Friday.
Next weekend should keep the mostly dry and warm weather going with any showers in the south fading out.
Summary: Some rain this weekend, then mostly dry, sunny and warm.
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