Parts of Britain may see temperatures double where they are expected for the time of year as high pressure dominates, a weather expert has said.
Warm, dry weather is expected in the run up to November 8 and 9 when temperatures in southern England could reach 15C to 16C.
Jim Dale, founder and senior meteorologist at British Weather Services, told Express.co.uk parts of eastern England won’t see any rain at all, with high pressure dominating.
He said: “That’s unusual as November/October are on average the wettest months of the year. Usually in November you definitely get frosts at night time and freezing conditions.
“Now we’re in a position where it’s very clear where we’re getting neither.”
Mr Dale added we’re not going to see deep frosts, which is very unusual compared to 30, 40, 50 years ago where under high pressure you would be guaranteed frost, and even snow on the tops of the Scottish mountains.
The weather expert explained that temperature-wise the next few days will probably be warmer, but 15 to 16C is on the cards around November 8 to 9, mainly in the south.
This is well above average for the time of year, with 8 to 9C usually expected in “normal circumstances”, although even these temperatures are warmer than just a few decades ago.
Mr Dale said: “These kind of events, although they are one offs, are a sure sign of climate change right in front of our eyes. I’m suggesting this uncommonly warm weather is a sure sign things have changed.
“We’re not calling it unprecedented, but it is unusual. It’s another symptom of climate change.”
Mr Dale said it could be argued warmer weather in November also verges on an Indian summer, when a warm, calm spell of weather happens in autumn, especially in October and November.
He added: “There will still be people walking around wearing T-shirts going through November, if not in the next couple of days.”
Weather maps generated on Monday (October 28) by WX Charts using MetDesk data show temperatures several degrees above where they are expected to be for the time of year from November 8 to 9.
Much of the UK looks set to be in excess of 4C above expectations by 6pm on November 8, according to WX Charts.
Met Office spokesman, Stephen Dixon, cautioned that it wouldn’t be possible to provide a “robust” temperature forecast for a date almost two weeks away.
He said there is “in-built” uncertainty this far out, adding: “Long range outlooks suggest near-average temperatures are most likely in mid-November, though much will depend on the specific meteorological conditions of the day.
“There’s a chance of slightly above average temperatures, though this will likely be accompanied by more unsettled weather. As always, further details will be available closer to the time.”
Met Office UK five day weather forecast
Monday, October 28 – Friday, November 1
Headline: Cloud and rain across all parts, but feeling mild.
Monday (October 28) will be cloudy with hill fog in places. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle are possible almost anywhere, although central and eastern areas will see just small amounts. The heaviest of the rain will be on western facing hills and it will be milder than it was on Sunday.
Tonight remains overcast for much of the country with light rain and drizzle in the west. It will be drier further east with some clear spells. Mist and fog could develop.
Tuesday looks set to be another cloudy day for many with a few spots of rain. But there will be less than on Monday with most places staying dry. The north will see more persistent rain but it will still be mild.
The outlook for Wednesday to Friday is for cloud for most with fog possible for some places overnight. Generally, it will be dry in the south but rain is forecast across northern regions later in the week. It will remain rather mild throughout.
