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Forecasters predict major London weather change next week: 'First storm is coming'

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Howie, M. (2026, October 18). Forecasters predict major London weather change next week: 'First storm is coming'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/storm-weather-forecast-met-office-latest-b1301235.html

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Forecasters predict severe weather will hit London by late October, with gale-force winds up to 37mph expected on Friday, October 23 and potentially stronger gusts of 43mph on Sunday, October 25. The Met Office warns that more storms may follow as the unsettled weather pattern continues due to a likely El Niño influence, making winter milder but wetter and windier than usual. Recent temperatures in London have already dropped, with highs expected around 14°C this weekend.

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Forecasters predict that London will experience significant weather changes next week, with gale-force winds up to 37mph expected on Friday, October 23. The Met Office suggests even stronger gusts of up to 43mph by Sunday, October 25, signaling the arrival of stormy conditions consistent with historical patterns influenced by El Niño events. According to Ian Lisk, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, recent seasonal forecasts indicate a higher likelihood of wetter-than-average weather for autumn. This shift could bring colder nights and frost between frontal systems, while temperatures remain near or slightly above normal overall.

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Stormy weather appears increasingly likely to sweep London towards the end of October, according to the latest forecasts. uncertain

weather → appear → forecasts

The Met Office is predicting gale force winds up to 37mph over the capital on Friday, October 23. asserted

Office → predict → Friday

And wilder weather could be on its way the following week with the national meteorological agency tipping gusts as strong as 43mph on Sunday, October 25. uncertain

agency → follow → Sunday

In a social media post, the amateur UK forecaster added: “And more storm(s) may quickly follow. uncertain

storm(s → add → post

“I believe our first storm is coming. asserted

storm → believe → ?

Our weather will turn more disturbed and unsettled later next week.” asserted

weather → turn → ?

It adds: “While there is still a chance that high pressure will build near the UK again during late October, it is more likely that the changeable or unsettled regime will continue once established. asserted

regime → add → October

“It is possible that stormy weather may also develop at times. uncertain

weather → develop → times

Last month Met Office Chief Meteorologist Ian Lisk said: “The latest seasonal forecasts suggest an increased likelihood of wetter than average conditions as we move through autumn, which would be consistent with the historical influence of El Niño events.” asserted

which → say → events

“There’s an expectation of the first part of the winter being milder, wetter and windier,” said Tim Stockdale. asserted

Stockdale → ’ → winter

Last week, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said El Niño is “strengthening rapidly” and looked set to be one of the strongest in the last 70 years. asserted

Niño → say → years

Temperatures in London plunged over the weekend with a high of 14C expected on Sunday, after a peak of 13C on Saturday. asserted

Temperatures → plunge → Saturday

Read More However it was expected to feel no warmer than 12C as a gentle breeze blows in from the north. asserted

breeze → read → north

Forecasters predict major London weather change next week: 'First storm is coming'

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