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Met Office issues first autumn storms forecast as London temperatures plunge

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Howie, M. (2026, October 17). Met Office issues first autumn storms forecast as London temperatures plunge. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/weather-met-office-latest-forecast-b1301235.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-17 · by Michael Howie

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The Met Office has issued a forecast predicting unsettled weather for London this autumn, with temperatures dropping no higher than 12°C or 11°C due to winds from the north. The organization warns that wet and windy conditions may arrive frequently as storms develop over the Atlantic. This forecast aligns with expectations of El Niño’s influence on the climate, which could result in a milder but wetter and windier winter ahead.
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As of October 17, 2026, the Met Office issued a forecast predicting unsettled weather for the remainder of autumn in London. Chief Meteorologist Ian Lisk stated that there is an increased likelihood of wetter than average conditions due to the influence of El Niño events. The forecast suggests colder temperatures with highs not exceeding 12°C or 11°C, accompanied by a north wind and spells of wet and windy weather from the Atlantic. While milder spells are possible, especially in southern regions, the overall trend indicates stormier conditions developing at times. This prediction aligns with expectations for the winter season to be milder, wetter, and windier than usual.

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Last month Met Office Chief Meteorologist Ian Lisk said: “The latest seasonal forecasts suggest an increased likelihood of wetter than average conditions as we move through autumn, which would be consistent with the historical influence of El Niño events.” “There’s an expectation of the first part of the winter being milder, wetter and windier,” said Tim Stockdale.
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🔮 Forecasters are predicting increasingly unsettled weather during the rest of October.
2026-10-17 · Evening Standard
Met Office issues first autumn storms forecast as London temperatures plunge · assertive framing

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Forecasters are predicting increasingly unsettled weather during the rest of October. asserted
Forecasters → predict → October
However it will feel no warmer than 12C or 11C as a gentle breeze blows in from the north. asserted
breeze → feel → north
In its latest long-range forecast, the Met Office says unsettled weather is looking increasingly likely through the rest of the month “with spells of wet and windy weather arriving from the Atlantic”. asserted
spells → say → Atlantic
It adds: “While there is still a chance that high pressure will build near the UK again during late October, it is more likely that the changeable or unsettled regime will continue once established. asserted
regime → add → October
“It is possible that stormy weather may also develop at times. uncertain
weather → develop → times
Last month Met Office Chief Meteorologist Ian Lisk said: “The latest seasonal forecasts suggest an increased likelihood of wetter than average conditions as we move through autumn, which would be consistent with the historical influence of El Niño events.” “There’s an expectation of the first part of the winter being milder, wetter and windier,” said Tim Stockdale. asserted
Stockdale → say → winter
Last week, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said El Niño is “strengthening rapidly” and looked set to be one of the strongest in the last 70 years. asserted
Niño → say → years
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