Temperatures set to fall as rain and cloud sweep across UK
The UK is bracing for a significant drop in temperatures as a cold front moves in from the north-west, ending a period of unseasonably warm weather. Forecasters expect the country to experience its first day since June with temperatures remaining below 20C.
Why it matters
The shift marks a transition into typical autumn conditions, impacting daily life and travel across the UK.
Image source, Owen Humphreys/PA Wire By Stav Danaos Lead Weather Presenter Published 20 minutes ago After weeks of unusually warm weather, autumn is finally set to make its presence felt on Tuesday as cooler air sweeps across the UK from the north-west.
Temperatures will plunge from the low 20s to the mid-teens. Wednesday could be the first day since June when temperatures stay below 20C across the whole of the country.
A spell of rain and stronger winds will accompany the colder air, adding to the autumnal feel.
But the cooler spell is not expected to last, with temperatures expected to rise towards average over the weekend.
Cloud, rain and strong winds affecting parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland will spread further south on Tuesday.
This band of rain and cloud will usher in much cooler air, setting the scene for a distinctly autumnal Wednesday.
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