UK mini-heatwave could hit 26C as expert makes warning over 'November Indian summer'

Brits are in for an unseasonal treat as weather experts anticipate a sizzling mini- heatwave that could make balmy temperatures the new autumn norm. Experts predict that thermometers could soar to a scorching 26C across swathes of southern England, desperately grasping onto summer before it officially bids farewell on Sunday (September 22). Tomorrow (Thursday, September 19) is tipped to be the sweltering peak of the mini-heatwave.

It's not all about the sunhats and sunscreen, though - these glorious Indian summers might just become the usual vibe as the year wanes, with tans lasting well into autumn. Jim Dale, weather expert and founder of British Weather Services, said: "I think the peak of this mini heatwave will see 26C later in the week. "We had the complete opposite earlier this month, a few weeks ago when we had terrible weather.



These kind of temperatures that we're going to experience this week are not unprecedented for this time of year," reports the Express . Highlighting the meteorological mood swings of the ninth month, Jim added: "I've always seen September as something of a 'swing' month in terms of the weather and the data suggested that the average temperature is rising. "September is seen as a new summer month and soon we might see October as an extension of summer, that's the direction of travel.

Where we could regularly see temperatures in the early 20s in October, maybe even November, that would class as an Indian summer." It seems like Britain is set to get toasty again before the leaves fall, as the mercury climbs for a splendid end-of-September heat crescendo. Heat maps are pointing towards balmy temperatures reaching 24C across much of southern England, but meteorologist Jim Dale is eyeing even higher figures.

He commented: "Yep that is going to happen (warmer weather). 25C - 26C - south east UK in a southerly airflow. Unusual but not unprecedented!" Met Office forecaster Aidan McGivern added: "It will feel pleasant enough in the mid-September sunshine.

" Looking ahead to the possible shifts in weather for the next month, Jim said: "We should expect any weather at any time. The UK is protected from a more exotic type of weather. "Into October it's likely to be wet and windy thanks to a high pressure zone.

The jet stream will be powered up by the warmer than usual Atlantic Ocean. "There will be a real mix of temperatures so it won't be too cold. It won't exclude the possibility of an Indian summer.

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