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Londoners are set for a warm and sunny weekend with temperatures reaching as high as 24C.

The cold autumnal nights and frequent showers will make way for clear skies, bright sunshine and unseasonably warm weather.

Forecasters said that the warm spell will arrive on Friday after a “chilly and foggy” morning, with the mercury touching highs of 20C later on. The average London temperature for September is 17.9C.

“There will be a lot of bright weather around and some good sunshine. It should stay dry throughout Friday across London,” said Met Office forecaster Emma Sharples.

“On Saturday, it will turn a bit brighter and a bit warmer as the day goes on, with temperatures going up to the low 20s. On Sunday we could even see 23C or 24C.”

She said Thursday night would be the “last chilly night for a few days”.

The forecaster added: “Temperatures will be above average over the weekend for this time of year, and the fairly light winds will help too.

“It might not be beach weather but it will be perfect for going for a stroll or sitting outside and having a drink.”

It comes just days after Storm Aileen – the first of the season – battered Britain with gusts of up to 90mph, causing travel chaos for commuters across the UK.

The next storm to hit the country will be called Brian, with the Met Office having announced the names of future storms last week.