September temperatures rocketed up to a four-year high this week as Britain savoured its last moments of summer. But later this month Atlantic cyclones are on course to smash the UK with unsettled weather.

Matthew Box, Met Office meteorologist said: “It will be predominantly sunny and dry at the weekend with high pressure in charge.

“Temperatures are expected to rise above average with highs of around 25C forecast for Sunday.

“Unsettled weather is possibly on the cards towards the end of September.

“While it is still early, a number of these cyclones in the Atlantic could have some influence on our weather as we head towards the final part of September.”

On Saturday, temperatures are expected to reach the mid 20sC as Britain heads into a hot weekend.

But there will be some showers in southern parts of the UK.

Aidan McGivern, Met Office Meteorologist, said: “The weekend is here and the weather is looking fine.

“For most warm sunshine by day, clear cool nights – just one or two exceptions.

“Much of England and Wales will be breezy through Saturday and Sunday.

“In the far south just a chance of a few showers at times particularly later Saturday and into Sunday morning.”

Northern parts of the country can expect to enjoy warm temperatures as wind will be lighter than in the south.

Mr McGivern said: “Plenty of sunshine away from the southwest across much of the country and in that sunshine particularly in the north, feeling pleasant because it will be light winds in the north; 17 to 20C.

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“However, temperatures in some sheltered spots further south up to the mid-20s.”

The Met Office has warned Britons to wear sunscreen on Saturday due to the UV levels.

It said: “Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen.”

The warm and sunny weather will continue into Sunday, but with some showers in southern areas.

Mr McGivern said: “For most it’s a dry start on Sunday because high pressure still holding on across the vast majority of the country.

“In the south we do have this weather front lingering close by that’s responsible for the cloudier skies [in the south].

“The threat of showers which will continue on Sunday morning across some southern counties of England.

“But they’ll be hit and miss and they’ll largely ease away during the morning.”

For Sunday afternoon, Mr McGivern said there will be “beautiful blue skies for most” in the UK.

He added: “A keen cool breeze in the south, highs of 24C.”

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