The Met Office has forecast a stretch of relatively dry days with warm temperatures this week — a small comfort for commuters facing widespread travel disruption due to Tube strikes.
Severe disruption is expected across the capital, with hardly any Underground services running as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union stage a five-day walkout.
But while travel headaches mount, the capital can look forward to warm, sunny spells throughout the week.
Temperatures will stay above average for this time of year, ranging from 19C to 21C, with a chance of scattered showers.
Strike action kicked off on Sunday with limited services running but levels of disruption are ramping up through to Friday.
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By mid-week, the weather is set to turn increasingly unsettled, however, with wind and rain becoming heavy and thundery in some areas.
London’s roads became noticeably more congested on Monday, as commuters seek alternative modes of transport to get to the office.
Morning rush-hour footage captured commuters on electric bikes weaving through black cabs, while hundreds queued at bus stops and stations for the Elizabeth Line.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tom Crabtree explains: “We are keeping an eye on a deepening area of low-pressure which will develop over the North Atlantic during the coming days and might bring impactful weather to the UK, most likely on Sunday and Monday.
“At present, it’s too early to say the precise impact this might have on the weather, but it’s likely to bring widespread heavy rain and strong winds, most probably to the north of the UK.
“We are closely monitoring what the various computer models are suggesting and will keep people updated as our forecasts evolve over the next few days.”
