UK could be in for the hottest start to November in history, forecasters say.
The Met
Office predicts the temperature to be more than 21.7C (71F) on Sunday –
the record set 69 years ago in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, North Wales.
Hot air from Portugal is bringing the out-of-season sizzle, which will make the UK hotter than the Mediterranean.
The
balmy weather – 6C above average – is set to continue throughout the
week with settled conditions in the south and east of England.
The
predictions would make today the second-hottest Halloween, behind last
year’s high of 23.6C at Kew Gardens, London, and Gravesend, Kent.
British
Weather Services senior meteorologist Jim Dale said: “Somewhere in the
UK could hit a record November temperature in the week from Sunday.”
The Met
Officesaid: “There is a possibility that parts of South East England
could see maximum temperatures in the high teens, perhaps touching
21-22C.
“The
extent and degree of warmth will be affected by how much cloud cover
there is, which is difficult to forecast accurately three days ahead.
However, there will be decent bright or sunny spells.
"On
Sunday we can expect similar weather to Saturday, with many places
staying dry with bright or sunny spells after mist or fog clears.”
-UK Mirror