UK weather

Headline:

Turning wet and windy in the northwest. A mild night.

This Evening and Tonight:

Gales developing across northern Scotland this evening. Staying cloudy for many areas overnight, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. A spell of heavy rain will move into the northwest during the early hours. A very mild night to come.

Tuesday:

Heavy rain will move southeastwards across England and Wales during the morning with blustery winds, but turning drier and brighter in the afternoon. Heavy showers move into the north later.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

A band of heavy rain slowly moves south over the next few days, and rather windy in the north. Gradually turning colder and brighter from Friday with lighter winds. Mild.

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.