Warm and sunny across the UK

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[Published 06:30 18/09/2024]

Early morning fog burning off. Posted by Brian Gaze

The fine weather continues today and temperatures will be higher than they were yesterday. Tomorrow it's more of the same, but by Friday, the risk of heavy showers begins to increase in the south west. Through the weekend thundery downpours could become more widespread in southern and central regions. (If you would like to browse the website without adverts and contribute to its ongoing development, explore the payment options, see below)


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Issued 17th September 2024

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The settled period of weather continues today. Mist and fog lifts quickly this morning to leave sunny periods across the Uk, although it could be cloudier at times in the far north west. It will feel warm or very warm this afternoon.

Temperatures range from 17°C to 25°C. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UK Met UKV, Wednesday 18th September [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight it remains dry across the UK. Mist and fog could form in central and northern areas by the morning.

Tomorrow a repeat performance is expected. The dry weather continues across the UK and temperatures are likely to be a little higher than today's. In the south it will be quite windy.

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UK Met UKV, Thursday 19th September [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Heavy showers in the south

During Friday and Saturday heavy showers and thunderstorms start to develop in southern Britain. Details are uncertain, but at the moment it looks like the greatest risk is in the south west. By Sunday the downpours may become more widespread, but in the north it should remain dry and warm.

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GFS, overview for Fri 20th Sep - Sun 22nd Sep


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Tuesday 17th September 2024. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Leuchars, 24°C
  • Lossiemouth, 23°C
  • Tain Range, 23°C
  • Kinloss, 23°C
  • Eglinton / Londonderr, 23°C
  • Shannon Airport, 22°C
  • Newcastle, 22°C
  • Aberdeen / Dyce, 22°C
  • Inverness / Dalcross, 22°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 22°C
  • Tees-Side, 21°C
  • Hawarden, 21°C
  • Farnborough, 21°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 21°C
  • Southend-On-Sea, 21°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 4°C
  • Birmingham / Airport, 4°C
  • Marham, 5°C
  • Pembrey Sands, 5°C
  • Shawbury, 5°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 5°C
  • Farnborough, 5°C
  • Humberside, 5°C
  • Newcastle, 6°C
  • Tees-Side, 6°C
  • Barkston Heath Royal Air Force Base, 6°C
  • Leeming, 6°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 6°C
  • Odiham, 6°C
  • Cosford Royal Air Force Base, 6°C

Current temperatures vs Historical averages

Check the CET tracker for the latest information on how this month's temperatures compare to the Central England Temperature averages for 1961-1990, 1971-2000, 1981-2010, 1991-2020, and 1659-2020.


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Early morning fog burning off. Posted by Brian Gaze

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