UK weather

Headline:

Windy in the northwest, with rain. Sunny spells further south.

Today:

A windy day across the north, especially northwest Scotland with severe gales here. Dry and bright for most, with the best of the sunshine towards the south. Skies clouding over in the northwest, with patchy rain across Scotland. Rather warm.

Tonight:

Heavy rain and brisk winds moving southeastwards across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with clear spells and showers following. Dry for much of England and Wales, with variable cloud. Mild.

Thursday:

Rain moving slowly southeast across northern England into Wales, reaching central areas later. Warm with sunny spells in the southeast. Fresher with showers in the northwest. Winds gradually easing.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Rain clearing the southeast Friday morning. Otherwise, mostly dry as high pressure builds in. A few showers are possible, mainly the far north and south. Much cooler than of late.

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 from the west and showers may spread in from eastern coasts at times. 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 during the first part of November with showers or longer spells of rain becoming more likely. Temperatures are likely to be near to or above normal for the period as a whole.