// BBC UK NEWS — CRONACA
Temperatures set to fall as rain and cloud sweep across UK
After weeks of unusually warm weather, autumn is finally set to make its presence felt on Tuesday as cooler air sweeps across the UK from the north-west.
Temperatures will plunge from the low 20s to the mid-teens. Wednesday could be the first day since June when temperatures stay below 20C across the whole of the country.
A spell of rain and stronger winds will accompany the colder air, adding to the autumnal feel.
But the cooler spell is not expected to last, with temperatures set to rise towards average over the weekend.
Cloud, rain and strong winds affecting parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland will spread further south on Tuesday.
This band of rain and cloud will usher in much cooler air, setting the scene for a distinctly autumnal Wednesday.
Temperatures on Tuesday could still reach 19-21C in the south-east, but northern and western areas will be much cooler, with highs mainly in the low to mid-teens.
The change will be particularly noticeable after such a warm start to October with Monday offering a final taste of summer-like conditions for southern and central parts of England and Wales
There will be a sharp contrast in daytime temperatures from Monday to Wednesday
By Wednesday, the autumn chill will be firmly established and it is expected to be the first day since 11 June when temperatures fail to reach 20C anywhere in the UK.