Weather and climate change

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Cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Storm Dave arriving late Saturday

This Evening and Tonight:

Cloud, rain or drizzle moves southeastwards, reaching most areas by dawn, though the far southeast staying dry. Clearer spells and frequent showers follow from the northwest, these wintry over the Scottish hills. Increasingly windy with coastal gales affecting northern Scotland.

Friday:

Cloudy and breezy across England and Wales with outbreaks of rain gradually clearing southwards. Sunny spells and showers elsewhere, these wintry over some northern hills. Feeling chilly in the wind.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Storm Dave arriving across the north late Saturday, otherwise often cloudy. Sunshine and showers for Sunday but still windy in north. Mostly dry Monday before rain reaches Northern Ireland later.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 2 Apr 2026

Rather changeable conditions are expected through this period, as a series of Atlantic frontal systems track eastwards across the UK, accompanied by some strong winds at times. These will bring occasional spells of rain or showers, heaviest and most frequent in the west and northwest, with longer drier interludes likely in the south and sheltered eastern areas. Whilst temperatures will be close to average for the period as a whole, there may be opportunities for some short-lived warm spells in the south and east. Conversely, occasional colder interludes in the northwest will bring the chance of some wintry showers, especially to hills, and overnight frost.

Updated: 13:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 2 Apr 2026

It is probable that more blocked, or at least slowly evolving, weather patterns will become increasingly dominant through the middle of the month. Whilst confidence is low, this may result in more settled and drier conditions overall. There may, however, still be some more unsettled interludes at times, especially in the south and southwest. Later in April, the probability of more changeable and unsettled weather increases. Temperatures will probably be around or a little above normal for the period as a whole.

Updated: 14:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 2 Apr 2026