{
  "id": 10335069,
  "title": "Late September warmth before wind and rain returns this week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/late-september-warmth-before-wind-and-rain-returns-this-week-10335069",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T01:46:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/c8wyzzyxed3zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A broad area of low pressure in the Atlantic is predicted to bring warm winds from the south to south-east to the UK at the beginning of this week. However, rain is likely to follow. Tuesday is expected to be the warmest day, after which temperatures will typically align more closely with the typical September average. Much of the UK can anticipate a period of rainier and windier weather as the weather system moves in, with the most unsettled conditions anticipated in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the western regions of England and Wales. Nevertheless, central, southern, and eastern areas of England, which have been grappling with drought, might experience less precipitation. Last week marked the autumn equinox, indicating that our nights are now longer than our days. This implies that despite the warmth of the September sun, we are encountering somewhat cooler nights under clear skies. Consequently, Monday morning may be notably chilly, with potential fog patches for the commute. Once the fog dissipates, a brighter day will follow for many, with high pressure enabling sunny spells and a few isolated showers. Southern England might receive some much-needed rain throughout the afternoon and evening, although it is not certain. Temperatures will vary from the mid to high teens, with select southern regions reaching 20C. On Tuesday, a strengthening southerly wind will usher in a considerably warmer day. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, temperatures are anticipated to reach the high teens, while England and Wales will experience temperatures ranging from 20 to 26C. However, rain will move into Northern Ireland in the afternoon and gradually shift eastward throughout the evening and night, potentially becoming persistent and occasionally heavy, accompanied by strong winds and gales for exposed coasts and hills. Further east, drier and sunnier conditions may persist until the rain arrives on Wednesday - it could possibly linger overnight. After the rain, sunny spells and scattered showers will return, and the west will remain windy on Wednesday. By Thursday, high pressure is expected to build, leading to calmer and drier conditions. By Friday, the north-west may become the focus for any lingering showers. Please note that forecast details may change, so it is advisable to stay updated with the short-term forecast for your specific area. Following the UK's hottest summer on record, September has been another notably warm month for many. However, it has also revealed a stark north-west to south-east disparity. While Scotland and other western areas have experienced frequent Atlantic weather systems bearing rain and wind, much of central, southern, and eastern England has remained relatively dry with ample sunshine. Consequently, rainfall totals have varied significantly, with some drought-affected parts of England receiving very little, while parts of north-west Scotland have been exceptionally wet. For instance, Kirkwall and Prestwick have already accumulated nearly one-and-a-half times their average September rainfall. Achnagart in the Highlands has recorded rain every day for the past 27 days. Certain regions of Northern Ireland and Wales have experienced their average rainfall, whereas north-east England has observed some of the lowest amounts to date.",
  "summary": "Temperatures remain above the average at the start of the week but wetter conditions are on the way for some",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Science",
        "title": "Late September warmth before wind and rain returns this week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/late-september-warmth-before-wind-and-rain-returns-this-week",
        "published": "2026-09-28T01:46:35.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}