UK weather

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Widespread showers today, some heavy and thundery.

Today:

Early rain in the east clearing this morning, although may linger for much of the day across northeast Scotland. Otherwise widespread showers developing, with the showers heavy and thundery in places. Temperatures around average for early June.

Tonight:

Showers easing this evening, but a few continuing overnight, mainly across the north and west. Clear spells developing for a time, but further rain reaching western parts by dawn.

Wednesday:

Band of rain moving eastwards throughout Wednesday, becoming slow-moving across parts of Scotland. A mix of sunshine and showers following, with heaviest showers in the north.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Remaining changeable throughout with further showers or longer spells of rain. Some drier and brighter interludes also developing, but temperatures on the cool side for the time of year.

Changeable early in this period with Atlantic frontal systems moving across the UK. These will bring showers or longer spells of rain at times, with wettest conditions in the northwest, driest in the southeast. Strong winds may affect parts of the UK at times, especially the northwest. Later in the period, higher pressure and more settled conditions may begin to become more prevalent, especially in the south. Temperatures are likely to be near normal overall.

The start of the period is likely to be relatively settled, with high pressure in the vicinity of the UK bringing drier conditions to most parts of the UK. However some showers or spells of rain are still possible. Winds will mostly be light with temperatures probably above normal. Towards the end of June, low pressure may begin to have more of an influence, especially across the south where heavy showers and thunderstorms become more probable. It may also become hot in parts of the south.