England could see a balmy 18C Indian Summer early next month, new weather maps have revealed. East Anglia is predicted to experience the warmest conditions on November 5 — Bonfire Night — with most of England likely to see mild temperatures in the teens, the UK weather map from WXCharts.com shows.
The mercury is tipped to hit 18C in areas of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. Cities like Chelmsford and Norwich could both bask in the 18C-autumn heat blast. Areas around Colchester, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and could also see similar temperatures. East Anglia’s popular coastline is also in line for unusually warm conditions, according to the weather maps, with temperatures largely ranging from 15C to 17C.
It also shows other areas of England set to climb to 17C, including parts of Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Kent, as well as London.
Eastern and central areas of England are set to be mostly warmer than western parts, per the weather map.
Most of Cornwall and Devon is expected to be 13C and 15C respectively.
Temperatures are forecast to be in the mid-teens are expected across the Midlands, Yorkshire and most of the north-east.
It could reach 14C on Merseyside and in Lancashire, but Cumbria could be cooler at 10C.
The Met Office’s long-range weather forecast for October 30 to November 8 predicts temperatures are “likely to be around normal or slightly above for the time of year”.
It says for the period: “An unsettled start to this period is expected across the UK.
“An area of low pressure is expected to lie close by, bringing outbreaks of rain to many areas. The rain may be heavy and prolonged in places, and accompanied by some strong winds. Western areas of the UK will probably see the highest rainfall totals.
“Thereafter, low pressure systems are likely to dominate the weather across the UK into November. This will mean changeable and at times unsettled weather, with a risk of heavy rain and strong winds in places.
“Some drier and brighter interludes are possible between systems. Temperatures are likely to be around normal or slightly above for the time of year.”