Indian summer may follow wet August, say forecasters

Temperatures could reach 27C this weekend as mini-heatwave holds out promise of an Indian summer

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After a wet and windy August, September looks set to bring drier, warmer weather – and the Indian summer might even last until November, forecasters say. Last month was one of the coolest Augusts in years, but the UK can expect a mini-heatwave this week despite autumn setting in.

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