Top five warmest seasons have all occurred since 2003 as human-caused climate change takes hold, UK scientists say

The forecast suggests the muggy air will be most apparent ahead of, and along, weather systems pushing in from the Atlantic — with spells of rain and showers at times

The Met Office has shared the official date autumn begins as September gets underway. The beginning of a new month signals a fresh start for many. Students across the country return to classrooms and the countdown for cosy season begins, but it isn't time to dig out the woolly jumpers and big coats just yet.