Temperatures across Chesterfield and Derbyshire set to exceed 20°C in unusual late September burst of heat
Thermometers across Derbyshire are set to show temperatures above 20°C later today.
Derbyshire is enjoying an unusually warm autumn week – with temperatures across the county set to exceed 20°C later today (Wednesday, September 30).
Chesterfield will see 21°C at the warmest moment of the day, according to BBC Weather.
Heanor is set to for the highest temperature in the county today, with thermometers expected to show 22°C.
Dronfield, Alfreton, Ilkeston, will see sunny weather with highs of 21°C.
The Peak District is set for highs between 18°C and 20°C including 20°C in Bakewell and Castleton, 19°C in Edale and 18°C in Buxton.
The unusual summery weather has been brought to the UK by strong southerly winds from mainland Europe where France and Spain are recording temperatures over 30°C.
Lovely weather is set to continue throughout the week with highs of 20°C expected across the county on Friday, October 2 and Sunday, October 4.
While sunny spells and warm temperatures are perfect to enjoy early autumn walks, water levels appear to be low across Derbyshire reservoirs after a few dry months.
Photos show very low water levels at Woodhead Reservoir in the Peak District while latest weekly data shared by Severn Trent reveal that Ladybower Reservoir is at 37.6% of it’s capacity and Howden Reservoir is at 37.3% as of Monday, September 28.