Bristol to bask in 23C heat as much of South West faces 'threat to life' weather warning
Hot weather, wind and rain are all expected across the region - with a Met Office warning issued
Brett Gibbons
Daniel ChipperfieldContent Editor
While the rest of the South West is under threat of a weather warning in the next few days, Bristol has been told to prepare for a much warmer and drier outlook.
Most of Cornwall and Wales has been warned by the Met Office about strong winds set to batter the region.
The severe weather warnings are in place from 6pm on Monday to midday Tuesday and highlight the increased risk of injury and danger to life from flying debris.
It also warns about road, rail, air and ferry services being delayed or cancelled by the weather.
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Severe weather warning for Monday
Some roads and bridges may close while fallen trees may be an additional hazard, warns the Met Office.
But a different picture is being painted for Bristol on those days.
The city is set to bask in up to 23C heat for several days as long-held promises of an Indian Summer may be coming to fruition.
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A dry if overcast weekend will see the mercury hover around 18 to 19 degrees before improving as we head into Monday and Tuesday, with strong winds expected Tuesday.
And the climate is expected to stay as warm through the week too.
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It comes as much of the rest of the country is preparing for ex-hurricane Helene to approach, bringing with it wind and rain.
By the time Helene reaches the UK it will have lost most of its energy across cooler waters of the northern Atlantic, and will probably weaken to post-tropical storm status by the time it reaches the British Isles.
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However, Helene should still make its presence felt with a risk of strong winds and even gales for many. It should also feel very warm and humid.
Heaviest rain should be in western regions with Ireland, western Scotland, coastal areas of Wales and south-west England. The adverse conditions should move eastwards on Wednesday with brighter spells and occasional showers behind.
Hurricane Helene's probable path and wind speeds
It should remain unsettled for several days with outbreaks of rain punctured by sunny spells and showers.
A spokesperson for The Weather Channel said: "The uncertainty in the forecast remains on Tuesday.
"There will be a dry and sunny start for England and Wales. Overcast with moderate to heavy rain for south-west England, Wales, Ireland, north-west England and Scotland with fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds through the afternoon and evening.
"Warmer and more humid air from the south will lift temperatures between 21 to 27C but 18 to 24C across the north. There is a risk winds could be damaging winds over south-west England through the evening but confidence is low."