Suffolk is forecast to be as hot as some Greek islands as an "exceptionally warm" spell of September weather moves across the UK, according to Ipswich Star. The paper reports that temperatures in the county could reach levels typically seen in Mediterranean holiday destinations.
The warm conditions are part of a wider picture across Britain. The Telegraph reports that an "exceptionally warm" September could see the mercury hit 28C, while the BBC says temperatures are forecast to reach 25C, though it adds that the chances of an official heatwave have fallen. The Daily Star reports that 19 areas could experience a surge in heat reaching 26C.
The Abergavenny Chronicle reports that the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s in some places. That warning suggests the spell could bring significant heat rather than just mild autumn warmth.
The forecasts point to a late burst of summer-like conditions arriving as September draws to a close, with Suffolk among the areas expected to feel the warmth most keenly. The comparison with Greek island temperatures underlines how unusual the forecast is for the time of year.
For residents, the coming days are likely to bring warmer conditions than is typical for late September, though the BBC's note that heatwave chances have fallen suggests the picture remains changeable.
What to watch next: whether the Met Office's amber warning is extended or upgraded, and how high temperatures actually climb across Suffolk and the rest of the UK.
