UK faces brief warm spell with temperatures up to 28 °C before showers spread later this week
A warm air mass from the continent is expected to lift temperatures across the United Kingdom, with southeast England possibly reaching 27‑28 °C on Sunday and much of England and Wales in the mid‑20s. The north of England is forecast to stay in the low 20s, while eastern Scotland and Northern Ireland may see highs around 21‑22 °C. Drought conditions continue in Wales and much of England, prompting calls for additional rain. Showers are forecast to spread across the west and east of the country by Tuesday, after which a cooler and more settled pattern is expected early next week.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 10h later
Why it matters
The temperature swing and impending rain affect daily activities, health risks and water‑use restrictions for residents across the UK.
How this story developed
- Aug 31 UN warns that a record-breaking El Niño could trigger worldwide extreme weather
- Sep 3 Temperatures will rise to around 27 °C in parts of southern England on Sunday, while rain and wind are expected to return early next week.
- Sep 3 UN says the El Niño is expected to remain in place until February 2027.
- Sep 5 Czech forecasts include a possible rapid temperature rise to around 30 °C early next week.
- Sep 7 Britain announced cuts of more than 80 % to bilateral aid in eight African states.
- Sep 7 UK models show a higher likelihood of stormier, wetter conditions during autumn and winter.
- Sep 9 A brief spell of 27‑28 °C heat is expected in southeast England on Sunday.
- Sep 13 Forecasts now show showers spreading across the west and east of the UK by Tuesday, following the brief heat spike.
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