Ex-hurricane to bring warm weather to the UK this week
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring unseasonably warm temperatures to the UK this week. While daytime highs will be above average, the weather will remain unsettled with occasional rain and cloud cover.
Why it matters
The warm spell highlights shifting weather patterns and provides context for ongoing drought concerns in parts of England.
Image source, Getty Images By Matt Taylor Lead Weather Presenter Published 2 hours ago The remnants of Hurricane Isaias, which hit the southern US on Saturday, is set to bring a warm spell to the UK this week.
Close to record-breaking warm nights are possible, with Monday night temperatures for some parts of England possibly staying as high as 18C, not far off the country's October record of 18.6C (65.4F).
Daytime temperatures will be above average for the time of year for many parts of the UK.
Rain is likely at times across much of the UK, but will still fall below the amount required to help ease drought hit-parts of England .
Drought declared in Yorkshire after dry weather
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