UK weather

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A fine start to the week for many.

Today:

Any mist or fog patches will gradually clear in the morning, followed by a fine and dry day with long spells of sunshine, turning hazy at times. Staying dry for most, but blustery showers continue in northwest Scotland.

Tonight:

Dry at first and turning chilly under clear skies. Rain quickly moves into southeast England, turning heavy at times. Largely cloudy across the south by the end of the night.

Tuesday:

A cloudy morning with outbreaks of drizzle at first. Turning increasingly windy with gales in the northwest, and rather warm in the east. Heavy rain arrives in the west later.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Heavy rain moves across the UK on Wednesday, bringing a fresher feel. Staying breezy with sunny spells and showers thereafter.

Initially, some outbreaks of rain may affect the UK, especially the north and west. These changeable conditions will probably give way to higher pressure and a more settled period of weather through the early part of the period. The speed at which high pressure builds, and whether it will be focussed across the north or south, remains finely balanced. This will lead to a drier than average period overall, with lighter winds than average. Some interludes of more unsettled weather and stronger winds are likely at times, but there are mixed signals as to where these are more probable. Temperatures are likely to remain warmer than average.

High pressure and more settled conditions early in the period may give way to a more changeable pattern towards mid-October. This will bring a greater chance of wet and windy conditions at times, but there will still be periods of drier and more settled weather. Temperatures are likely be above average for the period as a whole.