Unfortunately, summer has come to a close and we're hurtling towards the sadder part of the year where the sun starts to set earlier (if we see it at all) and the coats are dug out the back of our wardrobes.
Along with this is the drop in temperature and generally more downbeat weather that will sweep the UK for the next few months.
This summer has had its moments with a few heatwaves and opportunities to get out to beer gardens, but it is the coolest summer we've had on record since 2015.
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Now, just a few days into September, the Met Office has come out with some advice for Brits ahead of a rough start to Autumn.
The Met Office has released a yellow rain warning for parts of the UK for the next two days.
The Met Office's official weather warning states: "Heavy showers, perhaps thundery, are possible in places on Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
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"There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds."
Potential flooding could hit parts of southern England and Wales later this week, with up to 50mm of rain expected to fall in two hours in certain areas.
Due to this expected heavy rain, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning to areas in the south from 9.00pm on Wednesday to 9.00am on Thursday, while the north of the country will have contrasting weather conditions, as a heatwave will hit these areas in a huge divide for the nation.
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Despite saying that it's a 'small chance', general flooding guidance on the Met Office's website recommends people 'put together an emergency flood kit', which must include six important items.
This includes:
- A first-aid kit
- Working torch and spare batteries
- Waterproof clothes
- Plenty of bottled water
- A wind-up radio
- Insurance documents
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The Met Office further adds: "Think about putting together an emergency flood kit with essential items that will help you cope in a flood, including: Insurance documents and list of contact numbers; torch and spare batteries; first-aid kit and any prescription medicines; warm waterproof clothes and blankets; bottled water and snacks; battery or wind-up radio and if it applies to you: Supplies for looking after your baby or pet.
"Make sure that everyone knows where to find this kit and what to do if flooding happens."
Currently, the Environment Agency is monitoring the situation but no flood alerts or warnings have been sent out yet, though the heaviest downpours can be expected on Thursday in Hampshire and Dorset.
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There was an initial worry around 15 rivers flooding across the UK, but alerts that were issued on Tuesday morning have now been removed, with the likes of River Sow and River Penk in Staffordshire and River Maun in Nottinghamshire included in the list.
The Met Office has advised Brits to check its website regularly in the coming days for any updates.
Joshua Nair