First strong winds of the season blow into the UK

THE UK is predicted to experience the first “significant” strong winds of the season this week as temperatures plummet across the country as September draws to a close.

The Met Office said a cold front moving southwards is expected to bring some showers and winds while cold air coming from the north is going to lead to a drop in temperatures.

Scotland is predicted to have a mixture of single-figure temperatures and low double figures – 9C (48.2F) to 11C (51.8F) – from tomorrow onwards while England, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to see highs of 12C (53.6F) and 13C (55.4F).

Scotland and Northern Ireland are predicted to have heavy rain and cloud today before the cold front moves in.

Alex Burkill, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said the cold front will bring “the first significant strong winds of the season so far, particularly for Scotland ... I think it’s going to be from Monday onwards when we’re going to see the real cooler feel.”