This weekend some Brits will bask in a blast of warm weather from Europe, where "unprecedented heat" has been seen already this month. But other parts of the country face six inches of rain and floods.
The mercury is expected to hit between 25C and 27C in East Anglia, the south-coast and southern central regions, with Sunday (October 8) expected to be the peak. And the hot spell could last well into next week, with weather forecasters officially declaring it an "Indian Summer".
Netweather forecaster Nick Finnis writes: "Parts of Europe have seen unprecedented heat since the beginning of the month. Temperatures across Spain have hit record highs for October, with the unseasonable heat likely to last into the weekend.
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"Some of this heat will be drawn north into southern Britain over the weekend too, as a high pressure heat dome expands north across north-west Europe, bringing a fine weekend for much of England and Wales."
"However, it will be a rather different story for Scotland, after more rain on Friday for southern and western areas, rain will become extensive and persistent on Saturday, heavy in places, particularly across higher ground in the west."
A yellow-level Met Office warning for rain is in place across a large swathe of Scotland, starting from Saturday (October 7) and lasting until 6am on Sunday. Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness are all included.
The Met Office says rain is expected to develop this afternoon (Friday, October 6), becoming more heavy on Saturday before easing on Sunday. Low-lying areas could face 75mm (3in) of rainfall, whereas on higher ground 150mm (6in) is possible.
The Met Office has told people in the warning zone: "Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.
"Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life.
"Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible.
"Spray and flooding is likely to lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.
"Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads.
"Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses."
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