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Emma Grimshaw

UK weather: Glorious sunshine set to bake country during mini heatwave

It's been a cold start to the month with lots of downpours and the mercury falling to 0C in some places.

But don't despair because warmer weather is about to sweep across the UK.

Experts are predicting temperatures could soar to a balmy 26C on Sunday as Hurricane Dorian triggers a mini heatwave.

The tail end of Dorian has brought strong winds and rain to the north this week, with the remnants of Tropical Storm Gabrielle delivering buffeting conditions from further up the US.

The Met Office predicts the twin tempests will bring tropical air towards the UK, allowing temperatures to rise to the high twenties.

Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: “It turns warmer and humid as the remnants of Dorian and Gabrielle feed tropical air to the UK.

“It turns warmer still at the weekend and early next week with high pressure, with 25C possible in the south.”

In Bristol we will miss out on the warmest weather as the mercury is set to hover around 20C throughout the weekend.

Met Office weather forecast

Thursday:

Rain and strong winds in Northern Ireland and Scotland will move to northern and western England as well as Wales but the southeast will be dry, bright and warm.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Dry and bright weather will dominate over the coming days, with chilly nights and increasingly warm days. However, further strong winds and occasional rain are likely in the far north.

For the latest news in and around Bristol, check back on Bristol Live's homepage

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