Met Office predict hot weather return across Essex

After a number of heatwaves over summer, the UK has found some respite through rainfall, resulting in cooler temperatures for all.

This could however be short lived, with the sun set to return.

The Met Office has predicted temperatures to reach above 22C over the weekend, bringing the return of the heat.

Saturday

Southend:

• 6–8am: Cool at 11–12C, with light 3mph winds.
• 9am–noon: Rapidly warming from 15C to 20C.
• 1–5pm: Warmest period at around 21°C.
• 6–11pm: Gradually cooling from 20C to 17C.
• Rain: Below 5% until noon, around 10% during the afternoon and evening, rising to 20% by 11pm.
• Wind: Light early, strengthening to around 9mph during the evening.

Colchester:

• 6–8am: Cool at 10–13C, with a low rain risk.
• 9am–noon: Warming steadily from 15C to 20C.
• 1–5pm: Warmest period at around 21C, with only a 5–10% rain chance.
• 6–7pm: Cooling slightly to 19–20C.
• 8–11pm: Temperatures fall to 17–18C, while rain risk rises from 20% to 30%.

Chelmsford:

• 6–8am: Cool at 10–12C, with light 2mph winds.
• 9am–noon: Warming quickly from 15C to 20C.
• 1–5pm: Warmest period at 21–22C, with winds increasing to 7mph.
• 6–7pm: Remaining mild at 20–21C, with a 10% rain chance.
• 8–11pm: Cooling to 17–18C, while rain risk rises to 20%.
• Rain: Less than 5% through the morning and early afternoon.

Sunday

Southend:

• 12–4am: Mild at 16C, with rain risk falling from 30% to 20%.
• 7am: 15°C, with a 20% chance of rain.
• 10am–1pm: Warming from 18C to 21C; rain chance around 10%.
• 4pm: Warmest point at 22C, with 9mph winds.
• 7–10pm: Cooling from 21C to 18C, with less than 5% chance of rain.
• Wind: Generally moderate at 6–9mph throughout.

Colchester:

• 12–4am: Mild at 16C, with rain risk falling from 30% to 20%.
• 7am: 16C, with a 20% chance of rain.
• 10am–1pm: Warming from 18C to 21C, with a 10% rain chance.
• 4pm: Warmest point at 22C, with 9mph winds.
• 7–10pm: Cooling from 20C to 17C, with less than 5% chance of rain.
• Wind: Generally light to moderate at 5–9mph.

Chelmsford:

• 12–4am: Mild at 15–16C, with rain risk falling from 30% to 20%.
• 7am: 16C, with a 20% chance of rain.
• 10am–1pm: Warming from 18C to 21C, with a 10% rain chance.
• 4pm: Warmest point at 22C, with 8mph winds.
• 7–10pm: Cooling from 21C to 18C, with less than 5% chance of rain.
• Wind: Light to moderate at 4–8mph.

Long-range forecast

The longer range forecast from the Met Office from September 22 predicts an ever-changing forecast.

A spokesperson said: "High pressure initially close to the UK, with a continuation of more settled conditions at times, may start to weaken its influence on the weather later in the month and into early October.

"As a result, it may become more changeable with a greater chance of rain or showers in places, and perhaps some strong winds at times too.

"Temperatures will likely be a little above average overall, with relatively cool nights possible at first tending to reduce in frequency later in the period."