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London basks in autumn sun as capital nears 28C in warm spell

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Place, T. (2026, September 6). London basks in autumn sun as capital nears 28C in warm spell. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-autumn-sun-warm-spell-met-office-weather-b1295948.html

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London is experiencing warm temperatures, reaching near 28C, before a forecasted return to cooler conditions next week. Some parts of central and southern Europe have seen even hotter temperatures, with Huelva in Spain reaching 45.7C on Thursday, its hottest day of 2026 so far. Temperatures are expected to dip into the low 20s for the remainder of the week in London, possibly accompanied by showers. Overall, forecasters suggest temperatures will be close to average in the coming days, with cooler nights at times.

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London is experiencing a warm spell, with temperatures nearing 28C, although this warmth is expected to be short-lived. In contrast, other parts of England and Wales have seen mid-20s temperatures, while central and southern Europe have been hit by intense heat, with some areas reaching as high as 45C. On a separate note, the town of Huelva in Spain reached an astonishing 45.7C on Thursday, marking its hottest day of the year so far in 2026. Looking ahead, forecasters predict that London's temperature will drop to the low 20s by next week, with a possibility of showers.

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Much of the rest of England and Wales has also seen temperatures in the mid-20s, while parts of central and southern Europe have been baked in intense heat, with some spots exceeding 45C. On Thursday, Huelva in Spain reached a staggering 45.7C, as the country experienced its hottest day of 2026. asserted

country → see → 2026

The warmth in the capital, however, will be short-lived according to upcoming forecasts. uncertain

warmth → live → forecasts

Temperatures for the forthcoming week suggest highs in the low 20s, with the possibility of showers. asserted

Temperatures → suggest → showers

Tuesday seems set to be breezy with sunny spells, followed by a windy Wednesday and a dry Thursday, with light winds and hazy sunshine. asserted

Tuesday → set → winds

Longer term, the national forecaster suggests that London should expect some longer dry spells as we head toward mid-September. uncertain

we → suggest → September

London basks in autumn sun as capital nears 28C in warm spell

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