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The Met Office forecasts mild weather in London, with temperatures reaching 21C on Tuesday and Wednesday before dropping significantly starting Friday to highs of only 14C and lows of 7C over the weekend. The article notes that while the coming days will be dry and bright, overnight mist and fog patches are expected due to high pressure lingering near the UK, leading to cooler mornings with temperatures around 7C lower than previous days.

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The Met Office predicts that London's mild weather will soon come to an end. Tuesday is forecasted to start with light rain and showers followed by sunny conditions with highs reaching 21C. The warmth continues through Wednesday, with temperatures peaking at 19C before a cloudy Thursday brings slight cooling. However, starting Friday, temperatures are expected to drop sharply to just 15C, accompanied by light rain overnight. Over the weekend, London will experience "dry and bright" conditions but with maximum temperatures not exceeding 14C and night-time lows as low as 7C. The Met Office warns of potential frosty mornings, with a 7C temperature drop from Tuesday to Wednesday at 7am. Additionally, high pressure is expected to bring overnight mist and fog patches throughout the period.

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Yadav, N. (2026, October 13). When will the mild London weather end? Temperatures to tumble within days. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/weather-met-office-temperature-rain-wind-b1300578.html

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Niva Yadav

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Light patches of rain and blustery showers on Tuesday morning are expected to be followed by highs of 21C and sunshine. asserted

patches → expect → 21C

The Met Office predicts that Wednesday will be warm and dry with highs of 19C, with plenty of sunny spells and clear skies through the day. asserted

Wednesday → predict → day

While Thursday is set to be cloudier, temperatures will still hover around 21C for much of the afternoon. asserted

temperatures → set → afternoon

However, light rain showers will wash over the capital overnight and temperatures will plummet to just 15C on Friday, forecasters predict. asserted

forecasters → wash → Friday

The weekend is set to be “dry and bright”, but will see temperatures no higher than 14C - and lows of 7C. The next few days could also see some overnight mist and fog patches as high pressure lies close to the UK. uncertain

pressure → set → UK

The Met Office has also warned that mornings could begin to feel frostier as Londoners make their way into work. uncertain

Londoners → warn → work

On Wednesday, temperatures at 7am are set to be a full 7C cooler than on Tuesday. asserted

temperatures → set → Tuesday

In its long-range forecast, the Met Office said: “High pressure is expected to lie close to or across the UK through much of this period. asserted

pressure → say → period

This will mean largely fine and dry weather for many, perhaps with some overnight mist and fog patches. asserted

This → mean → mist

“Weak frontal systems could bring some rain at times and if this happens it is most likely in the far south or perhaps far north of the UK. uncertain

it → bring → UK

Winds are expected to be mostly light. asserted

Winds → expect → ?

Temperatures will likely be around normal for the time of year, with frosty mornings in the usual prone areas.” Read More An unprecedented “Godzilla” El Niño event is set to impact the capital this winter. asserted

event → read → capital

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