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Brits are set to enjoy an unusually mild October with “well above average” temperatures with the Met Office and BBC forecasts revealing this weekend could see the mercury skyrocket to 26C in parts of the country.<\/p>\n
The Met Office has said Britain is tipped for an \u201cunusually warm\u201d month as hot winds from Spain surge upwards.<\/p>\n
However, before Brits are able to bask in sunny days, forecasters have warned of some wet and windy days.<\/p>\n
Today, the weather service issued urgent thunderstorm warnings covering large parts of England as many areas may be affected by flash flooding.<\/p>\n
The warning, which is already in place and is set to last until 2am on Tuesday morning, urges people to be careful as there is a risk of lethal hail, damage to buildings and power cuts.<\/p>\n
Read more <\/strong> ‘I’m a car expert – my wing mirror toothpaste hack keeps them clear in the rain’<\/strong><\/p>\n However, by Wednesday, mild and settled weather is tipped to return and this weekend looks like bringing temperatures you would normally be more likely to see in July or August – with 26C forecast in London and parts of the South East.<\/p>\n And the Met Office has hinted that the hot weather won’t end there – as its long-term forecast shows that in the second half of October the country is likely to experience \u201cabove-average\u201d temperatures.<\/p>\n The long-term forecast for October 17 to 31 says: \u201cThere is the potential for a slightly more settled pattern of weather during the second half of October, particularly for north-western regions which have a higher likelihood than normal for some drier spells.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, some more unsettled weather is also possible with south-eastern areas likely see more rainfall than usual for late October.<\/p>\n \u201cTemperatures in general are expected to remain above average, with some mild nights also likely, though it could feel chilly in any clear and settled overnight conditions, with occasional mist and fog patches and touches of ground frost possible.\u201d<\/p>\n This comes as the Met Office revealed last month was provisionally the UK\u2019s joint warmest September on record.<\/p>\n The average mean temperature across the country was 15.2C, equalling the previous record set in 2006 \u2013 something that would have been \u201cpractically impossible\u201d without human-led climate change, the weather service added.<\/p>\n It means five of the 10 warmest Septembers have taken place this century.<\/p>\n A heatwave affected much of the UK early in the month, with temperatures peaking at 33.2C at Kew Gardens in London on September 9 \u2013 the hottest day of the year.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/153\/590x\/secondary\/weather-4990214.jpg?r=1696274886055\")
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