UK weather

Headline:

An unsettled end to the week.

Today:

Heavy rain and strong winds will move in from the west on Sunday with coastal gales developing. Rain will turn showery across the south, with some warm bright spells in the southeast. Heavy downpours and blustery winds likely at times.

Tonight:

Rain will clear this evening, followed by a largely fine night with clear spells. Aside from a few sharp showers in western Scotland, conditions will remain dry. Turning chilly overnight.

Monday:

A chilly start on Monday morning, followed by a fine day with prolonged sunny spells. Further blustery showers in western Scotland, and a chance of evening rain in the southeast.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Turning warm and windy on Tuesday with coastal gales and heavy, blustery rain in the west. Rain clears by Wednesday and Thursday, with sunshine and showers following and brisk winds.

Higher pressure and more settled conditions look likely to build across across the UK, however it remains finely balanced whether this will become focused across the north or south. Lower pressure and interludes of more changeable weather are likely at times, but again, there are mixed signals regarding where this is more likely. However, an overall drier period than average is expected, with shorter periods of rain or showers. Winds are also likely to be lighter than average overall, but shorter periods of strong winds remain likely at this time of year, particularly across the northwest. Temperatures are likely to remain warmer than average.

Initially, high pressure and more settled conditions are likely to continue, albeit with interruptions of occasional rain and stronger winds. Towards and beyond mid-October, it may turn more widely unsettled with a greater chance of wet and windy conditions at times. Temperatures will likely be above average for the period as a whole.