Sunny Weather Returns: A Summer-Like Weekend Ahead
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Calm, dry weather is returning to most of the country as an anticyclone moves in, bringing a summer-like weekend, according to weather forecasters.
The high-pressure system will bring generally calm and dry conditions across the country. Friday, September 18, is expected to be a pleasant day, with dry weather in most regions.
Following this calm start, forecasters say a summer-like weekend is on the way. This means warmer temperatures and more sunshine than usual for the time of year.
An anticyclone is a large area of high atmospheric pressure. It usually pushes away clouds and rain, allowing sunny and settled weather to develop.
Forecasters have also released a detailed forecast for the town of Mamers and its surrounding area, covering Saturday, September 12, 2026. Local forecasts like this help residents plan outdoor activities.
Weather reports of this kind are common in France, where meteorological services regularly update short-term and weekend outlooks for both large regions and smaller towns.
With the arrival of the anticyclone, many people are expected to take advantage of the good weather this weekend, whether for outdoor events, sports, or simply enjoying time outside before the season changes.
Vocabulary10 words
- anticyclone
- a large area of high air pressure that brings calm, dry weather
- high-pressure system
- a large area of air pushing down, often bringing good weather
- regions
- large areas of a country
- summer-like
- similar to summer weather; warm and sunny
- temperatures
- measurements of how hot or cold it is
- forecast
- a prediction of future weather
- atmospheric pressure
- the force of air pushing down on the Earth
- settled weather
- weather that stays calm and does not change much
- meteorological services
- organizations that study and report on weather
- outlook
- a general idea of what will happen in the future
Quiz
Answer key
1. An anticyclone 2. It brings calm, dry, and sunny conditions 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Calm, dry weather is returning to most of the country as an _____ moves in, bringing a summer-like weekend, according to weather forecasters.
The _____ will bring generally calm and dry conditions across the country. Friday, September 18, is expected to be a pleasant day, with dry weather in most regions.
Following this calm start, forecasters say a _____ weekend is on the way. This means warmer temperatures and more sunshine than usual for the time of year.
An anticyclone is a large area of high _____. It usually pushes away clouds and rain, allowing sunny and settled weather to develop.
Forecasters have also released a detailed _____ for the town of Mamers and its surrounding area, covering Saturday, September 12, 2026.
With the arrival of the anticyclone, many people are expected to take advantage of the good _____ this weekend.
Discussion questions
- Do you enjoy checking weather forecasts before planning your weekend?
- How does good weather change what people do in your area?
- Why do you think local forecasts for small towns like Mamers are useful?
- What outdoor activities do you like to do during a summer-like weekend?