Autumn chill to arrive this week as temperatures set to drop
The UK is bracing for a significant drop in temperatures this week, ending a period of unseasonably warm autumn weather. Rain and potential thunderstorms are expected as a weather front moves south.
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Image source, Getty Images By Ben Rich Lead Weather Presenter Published 16 minutes ago Temperatures are set to drop across the UK during the week ahead, bringing an end to a run of warmer-than-average autumn weather.
By Wednesday, afternoon highs are expected to range from 11C (52F) in northern Scotland to 17C (63C) in southern England.
It will mark a significant change from the summer-like warmth that has brought temperatures of up to 28C over the last week.
If the thermometer fails to reach 20C anywhere in the UK, it will be the first time that has happened since 11 June.
In south Wales, the Midlands, East Anglia and southern England, early mist and fog could linger for a while in a few locations on Sunday.
However, once this clears sunny spells are expected.
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