A damp Sunday in store for Fulham — keep that umbrella handy

If you were hoping for a dry autumn Sunday, today is not quite it. The Met Office is forecasting light rain showers for Fulham on Sunday 18 October, with a high of 14°C and a low of 10°C — cool, grey and notably wet, with a 79% chance of rain through the day.

That chance of heavy rain is worth taking seriously if you have outdoor plans this morning or afternoon. A coat rather than just a light jacket is sensible, and an umbrella is likely to earn its keep.

The UV index is a low 2, so sun protection is not a concern today. The temperature, while unremarkable for mid-October, is close to the seasonal average — so nothing unusual, just a fairly typical damp autumn Sunday in south-west London.

If you have children's outdoor activities, a market visit or a walk along the Thames towpath planned, it may be worth checking the forecast again before heading out, as the timing of any heavier spells can shift. Conditions are not severe enough to cancel plans, but layering up and keeping flexible is the pragmatic call today.