Environment & Climate
Late summer warmth could push UK temperatures to 26C next week
Temperatures are forecast to rise across the UK next week, according to BBC News reporting.
The short version
- Warm conditions are forecast across much of the UK next week, with south-east England potentially reaching 25C to 26C.[BBC News]
- Most areas will see warmer-than-normal late September conditions, including low 20s across parts of England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and eastern Scotland.[BBC News]
- The year 2026 has already broken the 1959 national record for the most days exceeding 25C.[BBC News]
Key facts
- Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 26C in south-east England next week, with low 20s expected across parts of England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and eastern Scotland.[BBC News]
- The year 2026 broke the 1959 record of 89 days reaching over 25C in the UK.[BBC News]
- Most parts of the UK are expected to experience above-normal temperatures for late September.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- The exact peak temperatures across regional forecasts remain subject to change as weather patterns develop next week.[BBC News]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
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