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London weather: Met Office upgrades temperature forecast as capital enjoys sunny spell

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Howe, M. (2026, September 22). London weather: Met Office upgrades temperature forecast as capital enjoys sunny spell. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-weather-forecast-met-office-temperature-b1297959.html

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The Met Office has upgraded its weather forecast for London, predicting sunny and warm conditions through Thursday, though not reaching official heatwave status. Tuesday’s high is anticipated to be around 28C, dropping slightly on Wednesday. Temperatures are set to peak at 26C on Friday before rain moves in overnight.

Written by AI on 2026-10-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Met Office upgraded its weather forecast for London, predicting sunny and warm conditions through Thursday but falling short of an official heatwave as temperatures won't hit the required 28°C threshold for three consecutive days. Tuesday will see sunshine throughout the day with mild evenings where temperatures remain above 20°C, while Wednesday might include a chance of heavy showers and strong winds in the afternoon. By Friday, temperatures are expected to reach 26°C, but clouds will increase, bringing rain overnight.

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But despite the summer-like feel, the spell will fall short of an official heatwave. asserted

spell → fall → heatwave

For a heatwave to be declared, temperatures must reach at least 28C for three consecutive days. asserted

temperatures → declare → days

Tuesday will continue to see sunshine for the rest of the day before a very mild evening, with temperatures not expected to drop below 20C. The warm and largely dry conditions will continue into Wednesday, although there is a small chance of a heavy afternoon shower, which could briefly bring strong winds. uncertain

which → continue → winds

Thursday is expected to be another bright day following a chilly start, with temperatures rising throughout the day. asserted

temperatures → expect → day

By Friday, temperatures could reach 26C, although increasing clouds will signal a change in conditions, with rain showers expected to arrive overnight. uncertain

showers → reach → conditions

London weather: Met Office upgrades temperature forecast as capital enjoys sunny spell

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