Rainy and windy weekend forecast but temperatures could rise next week
Although temperatures remain above 20C mid September, the Met Office has issued 'more strong winds and showers' across the UK in the coming weeks.
Warmer temperatures could return from next week after this weekend's rainy and windy forecast.
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As some parts of the world are still battling with droughts and wildfires, parts of the UK are set for cloudy and rainy spells.
Friday afternoon will turn cloudy from the west with scattered rain on the way, which could become locally heavy in the west.
Windy and blustery showers will continue in the evening throughout the north while further south will be drier.
Wales may see odd showers at times.
Tomorrow will be breezy with showers across the north-west and patchy rain could develop in the south.
Rain in the north and south are set to ease on Sunday, with spells of rain expected in Scotland, leaving room for the sun to come out.
As a result of El Niño storms, a natural climate phenomenon that occurs when sea-surface temperatures in parts of the tropical Pacific become warmer than usual, the UK is now set to experience a higher risk of flooding and wetter autumn than average.
El Niño develops in the tropical Pacific, but it can still affect weather patterns in Europe through atmospheric connections.
The most recent meteorological evidence indicates an increased likelihood of wet and windy weather this autumn, continuing into the early winter.
People fear that this year's event will become "supersized", potentially being the greatest El Niño in 1,000 years.
A recent research by The Environment Agency found that above-average rainfall is needed across England for the next seven months to recover from drought by next spring.
Despite the wet weather in September, almost three-quarters of England remains in drought following an extremely dry spring and summer.
While an increase in wetter weather could aid drought recovery, extended rain also poses the risk of flooding.
