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Forget everything you were taught in primary school. Raindrops are not tear-shaped. At least, not when they are falling through the sky. Instead, tiny raindrops – those smaller than a millimetre across – are almost perfect spheres. Aidan McGivern Microscopic molecules of water within each raindrop

to at least -10°C, ensuring you always have a clear view due to all the dirt from gritted roads.”  Weekend weather forecast Storm Goretti’s influence will wane on Friday evening as the system moves to the east of England. There will be a short-lived interlude of calmer weather for many on Saturday

. Again, these most frequent towards the west where there's chance of some hail, some lightning, some thunder mixed in with them. More eastern parts seeing a fair fewer showers here. “So, less likely to catch a few, but most places, particularly towards the north and west, likely to have at least

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will remain very warm or hot until at least Saturday, with the heat becoming more confined to southeastern areas on Sunday and Monday. Temperatures could reach 33°C in the southeast of England on Saturday, before easing off on Sunday and Monday. By the weekend there’s also an increasing chance of some

is likely to continue at least at the start of next week, before a likely gradual return to a more typically autumnal weather regime.” You can check the latest forecast on our website, by following us on Twitter and Facebook, as well as on our mobile app which is available for iPhone from the App store and for Android from the Google Play store.  

at least some glimmers of sunshine coming through. Again, parts of Scotland, but more particularly northern Scotland during Saturday afternoon, seeing some sunny spells. Parts of northern England also looking a bit brighter, but generally, with the clouds a little bit higher, it won't be quite so glum

Ireland, Wales and Scotland all saw at least 20% more rainfall than average, with England the only nation recording less, receiving only 80%. There was also a clear north-south split in England, with the north recording 98% of its average, and the south just 68%.   Regionally, Orkney experienced

places, particularly towards the north and west, likely to have at least a couple of showers coming in. Potential for a spell of slightly more persistent rain affecting parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, but elsewhere, some decent bright sunny spells in between those showers. And again

the showers. Another windy day is expected for many, again with the chance of coastal gales developing, at least for a time. It will be mild by night, but daytime temperatures are generally expected to be around normal. Sunday will bring another day of sunshine and showers, with the showers perhaps