SUNSEEKERS are set to enjoy one final blast of summer sunshine as temperatures soar to 24C.
After a chilly start to the week, the weather is making a U-turn, with the mercury steadily rising.
The Met Office forecasted temperatures as high as 24°C across the UK today
Sunbathers were pictured lapping up the warm weather in Weymouth, Dorset, yesterday
Despite foggy and cold conditions this morning, high pressure is building across the UK, bringing fine and dry weather with warm autumnal sunshine.
By Thursday, London is expected to bask in temperatures as high as 24C, giving Brits one last chance to soak up the summer vibes.
Today’s temperatures are already on the rise, with the capital reaching a comfortable 22C, and much of the country enjoying sunny spells.
However, a yellow fog warning was in place this morning across the northwest of England and northern Wales, causing a murky start for many.
Thankfully, the fog is expected to lift by lunchtime, leaving plenty of sunshine for the rest of the day.
You can check the latest forecast with the UK weather map for the most up-to-date conditions.
As the week progresses, the weather remains largely settled.
Tuesday will see temperatures maintain a pleasant 21C, with sunny conditions expected to change to partly cloudy by the early evening.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the country will bask in the warmth, with London hitting the week’s high of 24C on Thursday.
However, the warm spell isn’t limited to the South.
Even Scotland and Northern Ireland are set to enjoy temperatures of up to 20C this week, with sunny spells bringing a sense of warmth to the usually cooler regions.
While Thursday will mark the peak of this warm spell, the sunshine doesn’t disappear just yet.
The sun will hold strong until Friday, with London enjoying 22C.
The North, however, will start to see a slight change.
Newcastle and Glasgow will turn cloudy, but temperatures will remain between 16C and 17C.
Liverpool will still feel warm at 19C, and Cardiff is expected to hit 21C with plenty of sun.
As we head into the weekend, temperatures will gradually start to drop. But the sun isn’t going anywhere just yet.
London will still see a pleasant 22C on Saturday, with sunny skies forecasted across the UK.
The cooling trend becomes more noticeable by Monday, with temperatures dropping to 19C in London.
Enjoy the warm sunshine while you can, as the UK braces for cooler conditions next week.
After the final burst of warmth on Thursday, high pressure will bring fine but cooler weather into the weekend.
The Met Office warns of an easterly breeze that may introduce patchy cloud, especially in eastern areas.
WEATHER ROLLERCOASTER
By the end of September, there’s an increasing chance of more changeable conditions with wind and rain spreading from the west.
So, this week may well be the last gasp of summer before autumn takes hold for good.
This warm spell comes as a welcome change after a chilly start to September.
Last week, the UK was gripped by Arctic air, with temperatures plunging to sub-zero in some parts.
Topcliffe in North Yorkshire shivered at a teeth-chattering -2.7C on Friday.
But today, sunseekers are flocking to beaches to enjoy the more balmy 19C temperatures.
While the South is expected to stay dry and warm for now, Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland have seen some rain over the weekend.
However, high pressure is now pushing that rain southward, leaving most of the country with clear skies and a final chance to embrace the warmth.
So, dust off your sunglasses and make the most of this last burst of summer.
It’s your final chance to soak up the sun before the autumn chill sets in.
This week’s forecast
Today: Foggy start in the northwest, but the fog will lift by lunchtime, leaving sunshine elsewhere. Highs of 22C in London.
Tuesday: Sunny, turning partly cloudy by evening. Highs of 21C.
Wednesday and Thursday: Sunshine across the UK, peaking at 24C in London on Thursday.
Friday: Slightly cloudier in the North, but London still at 22C.
Weekend: Gradual cooling, but remaining sunny with no showers expected.
Monday 23: Temperatures begin to drop to around 19C.
You can check for more specific updates to your location here
Yesterday, families were out in Dorset enjoying beach-side walks
Last Friday, Brits headed to Brighton beach as the sun resurfaced
It comes after September’s chilly start where North Yorkshire saw temperatures drop to a shivering -2.7°C, according to the Met Office