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Wednesday 23rd September Good morning. For Wednesday, 23 September 2026, it’s a fairly typical early autumn split across the UK: dry, mild and quite bright in the south, but wetter and fresher further north and west. Across the south-east and much of eastern England, it’s a largely dry day with some decent brightness, especially around the middle of the day. Temperatures here will be among the highest, reaching around 21 to 23°C, so it should feel pleasantly mild for late September. Wales and the south-west also stay mostly dry, with highs near 20°C. There may be some cloud at times, but sunny breaks should develop, particularly later on, making the evening feel quite useable for a walk or the journey home. Further north, the picture is more unsettled. Northern England sees outbreaks of rain through the morning, especially around the commute, with a fresher feel and highs closer to 16 to 18°C. The good news is that conditions should improve later, with brighter spells breaking through by the afternoon or early evening. Scotland has a damp start in places, with some heavier rain early on, especially through central and eastern areas. It will feel cooler here, with temperatures mostly in the mid-teens, and a noticeable breeze adding to the autumn feel. Northern Ireland also begins wet, with rain most likely in the early hours and first part of the day. It should ease as the day goes on, though it remains on the cool side, with highs around 16 or 17°C. Winds will be moderate for many, a little brisk around western and north-western coastal areas, so it may feel blustery at times, particularly where showers or rain linger. So, in summary: a mild, dry and fairly bright day for southern and eastern parts; wetter and cooler further north and west at first, but with improving conditions for some later on. A jacket is worth having if you’re out early, especially in the north, but sunglasses may still earn their keep further south.

Wednesday 23rd September Good morning. For Wednesday, 23 September 2026, it’s a fairly typical early autumn split across the UK: dry, mild and quite bright in the south, but wetter and fresher further north and west. Across the south-east and much of eastern England, it’s a largely dry day with some decent brightness, especially around the middle of the day. Temperatures here will be among the highest, reaching around 21 to 23°C, so it should feel pleasantly mild for late September. Wales and the south-west also stay mostly dry, with highs near 20°C. There may be some cloud at times, but sunny breaks should develop, particularly later on, making the evening feel quite useable for a walk or the journey home. Further north, the picture is more unsettled. Northern England sees outbreaks of rain through the morning, especially around the commute, with a fresher feel and highs closer to 16 to 18°C. The good news is that conditions should improve later, with brighter spells breaking through by the afternoon or early evening. Scotland has a damp start in places, with some heavier rain early on, especially through central and eastern areas. It will feel cooler here, with temperatures mostly in the mid-teens, and a noticeable breeze adding to the autumn feel. Northern Ireland also begins wet, with rain most likely in the early hours and first part of the day. It should ease as the day goes on, though it remains on the cool side, with highs around 16 or 17°C. Winds will be moderate for many, a little brisk around western and north-western coastal areas, so it may feel blustery at times, particularly where showers or rain linger. So, in summary: a mild, dry and fairly bright day for southern and eastern parts; wetter and cooler further north and west at first, but with improving conditions for some later on. A jacket is worth having if you’re out early, especially in the north, but sunglasses may still earn their keep further south.

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AI Prompt Used to Generate This Image: Cartoon-style realistic scene of a breezy Merseyside waterfront in early autumn, with damp pavements, rippling dock water, and red-brick warehouses under broken grey cloud. Soft late-afternoon sun pushes through after light rain, catching puddles and wind-tossed leaves, with no text or watermarks.

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