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As with any long-range forecast, confidence fades if the prediction is not focussed on the five days ahead. But its forecast from September 26 to October 10 suggests a return of high pressure.<\/p>\n
It says in full: “The Met Office\u00a0Confidence in the forecast for the end of September to early October decreases, with increased uncertainty in part due to the remnants of tropical storms in the Atlantic.<\/p>\n
“However, there is likely to be an increased incidence of high pressure in the vicinity of the UK compared to usual for this time of year, which would result in settled weather conditions.<\/p>\n
“Temperatures are also likely to be above the seasonal average overall, with an increased chance compared to normal of late season warm spells.”<\/p>\n
Jim Dale, a senior meteorologist for British Weather Services did not disagree with the Met’s prediction, but sought to caveat it with a warning that not all regions would see such “settled” weather.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He told Express.co.uk: “The Met Office is punting but I\u2019m not arguing. It will be very warm at times rather than hot but for good reasons.”<\/p>\n
He said the “most part” of the end of September will be graced with warm weather – but that some areas wouldn’t be so lucky.<\/p>\n
He added: “There will also be big rain showers – so very mixed. It is our time for major floods which may well be coming. It will be mixed, mild, warm, very warm and wet – maybe very wet – especially in the west.”<\/p>\n
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