Late September warmth gives way to wind and rain later this week

Temperatures are expected to remain above the seasonal average as the week begins, according to a report from BBC Science and Environment, offering a stretch of late-September warmth before conditions turn wetter and windier for some areas.

The mild spell continues a pattern of above-average temperatures that has persisted into the final days of September, giving many areas a longer run of settled, warm conditions than is typical for this point in the autumn.

However, forecasters say the warmth is not expected to last the full week, with wind and rain forecast to return for parts of the country as the week progresses. The shift is expected to bring more typical autumn weather, ending the recent run of unusually warm and dry conditions.

The exact timing and extent of the wetter conditions are expected to vary by region, with some areas likely to see the change arrive earlier than others. Forecasters are continuing to monitor how the transition develops over the coming days.

The changing conditions mark a return to more seasonal weather patterns after an extended period of late-September warmth, with residents in affected areas advised to prepare for increased wind and rainfall later in the week.