British summertime might not be over just yet. Temperatures are set to climb next week - potentially for the final time this year - with highs of 21C forecast as the UK basks in an Indian summer.

The weather update comes as parts of the UK have been hit with torrential rain causing major flood disruptions. Forecasters earlier warned that some of the country would be drenched in two months' worth of rain in response to the aftermath of Hurricane Lee which affected the USA and Canada.

Temperatures will continue to plummet over the next few days, with the majority of the UK expecting to fall into single digits by the weekend. But, according to new weather maps, people in parts of the UK are in for a hot end to the month, MirrorOnline reports.

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Spots in the east of England, such as Peterborough and Norwich are expected to experience peak temperatures of 21C on Tuesday, with Ipswich close behind at 20C. Coventry and Warwickshire won't enjoy such peaks, but it will certainly feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine for much of next week when highs will hover around 19C.

The Met Office previously told the Mirror that an Indian summer is on the cards as a ridge of high pressure will move across the UK during the first week of October. Forecasters said the weather pattern could be similar to what Brits experienced at the start of September.

Jonathan Vautrey, meteorologist with the Met Office, previously said: "With southerly winds coming up from Europe, that'll generally bring a slightly warmer direction of air for us and would then allow those temperatures to climb a touch more. Obviously, it will be dependent on exactly what weather is currently across Europe at that stage as well because that's what we'll be tapping into.

"We may not see necessarily the same extreme heat building as this month but it will allow the temperatures to rise above average from the time of year. At this stage, already the real indication is that they'll be slightly increased and above average for certain during that warm spell, so that might allow us to push 20C, or 20C plus in some locations."

If Europe experiences hot conditions then temperatures in the UK should also significantly rise, he said. "A lot of people will have settled for October's weather being relatively unsettled and cold," he added. "So if this pulls off then people will just experience that little slight late dose of some warmth, even if it's not the scorching heat of this month."

West Midlands weather forecast

Today:

Another day of sunshine and scattered showers, these still heavy at times but generally less intense than on Thursday. Becoming mainly dry later in the afternoon with more in the way of sunny spells. Breezy at times. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Tonight:

Isolated showers possible at first, but becoming dry overnight with clear periods. Winds easing and turning chilly, with a few pockets of grass frost possible in prone locations. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Saturday:

After a chilly start, it will be a bright morning with sunny periods. Probably turning cloudier through the afternoon but staying mostly bright with sunny intervals. Light winds. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Rather windy on Sunday, perhaps with some rain at times. Less windy on Monday with sunny spells and feeling warmer. Sunshine and heavy showers on Tuesday.

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