‘October heatwave’ to last longer than expected as Brits face 25C blast

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A mini-heatwave is on the cards for October and could last longer than initially expected.

Typically, temperatures in October sit around just 13C but on Monday (October 2) unseasonably warm conditions are expected, giving Brits another opportunity to throw some steaks on the BBQ.

Weather forecasters claim the mercury will remain high for two weeks, with temperatures staying at a high level until October 13. BBC weather charts show temperatures staying above 19C in London until then, and have next weekend reaching 23C on both days.

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The Met Office long-range forecast – covering October 4 to 13 – states: "Temperatures likely to be above average overall, perhaps very warm at times in the south, though some cool nights and chance of early fog."

Senior operational meteorologist, Greg Dewhurst, said: "There are signs that if we get enough sunshine on Monday (details uncertain at this stage) we could see temperatures climb to around 25C in the southeast of England but then fresher air moving in soon after this."

Over the next week the sunny weather will sweep the British Isles with only North Wales, the Midlands and the north-west to be hit with rainfall.

However, the weather won't be nearly as bad as it was earlier this week when winds of up to 80mph hit some parts of the country.

Storm Agnes triggered several yellow weather warnings for rain and wind across the UK. A number of domestic flights and several P&O Ferry services between Northern Ireland and Scotland were cancelled.

The situation escalated in Co Londonderry, Northern Ireland, with emergency responders rushing to the aid of a woman who needed rescuing from her flooded car.

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