UK weather

Headline:

Unsettled and increasingly windy over the next few days.

Today:

A band of rain, turning heavy at times, moves across England and Wales today, turning brighter and fresher after the rain clears. A windy afternoon follows with heavy showers moving into the north and a risk of thunder.

Tonight:

Showers ease in the north tonight, with clear spells across the country. Mist and fog patches will develop in the south, and winds strengthen in the north.

Wednesday:

Staying dry for many with warm sunny spells and patchy cloud. Winds strengthening in the north, with coastal gales developing in northern Scotland. Heavy rain moves into northwest Scotland later.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Winds fall lighter as a band of rain slowly moves south across the country. Cooler air moves in by Friday, with largely dry and bright weather for the weekend.

High pressure is expected to lie close to or across the UK through much of this period. This will mean largely fine and dry weather for many, perhaps with some overnight mist and fog patches. Weak frontal systems could bring some rain at times and if this happens it is most likely in the far south or perhaps far north of the UK. Winds are expected to be mostly light. Temperatures will likely be around normal for the time of year, with frosty mornings in the usual prone areas.

High pressure will probably be dominant at first with many areas fine and dry. A transition to more changeable or unsettled weather patterns is expected by the start of November with showers or longer spells of rain becoming more likely. Temperatures are likely to be near or a little above normal for the period as a whole.