Saturday will begin with a band of rain clearing away from remaining eastern parts. Elsewhere, a brighter but more showery regime will follow, with sunny spells developing between frequent showers. These showers are likely to be most numerous in western areas, where some may turn heavy, bringing small hail and an isolated risk of thunder. Over higher ground, particularly in the north and west, a little snow is possible at times.

It will be windy throughout the day, with the strongest gusts felt across western coastal areas and higher ground, where gales are possible. Gusts may also accompany heavier showers, making conditions feel blustery and cool. Temperatures will be rather cold for many, though closer to average across eastern and south‑eastern areas where winds are lighter.

Through Saturday night, further showers will continue to move through, with longer spells of rain developing at times across north‑western parts. Eastern areas are more likely to stay dry, with clear spells allowing temperatures to dip away. Winds will remain a key feature overnight, particularly in the west and north‑west where coastal gales may persist.

Outlook for Sunday

Sunday will see a similar overall pattern, with clear or sunny spells interspersed with showers. These showers may again become locally heavy, especially across northern and western regions, with a chance of thunder and further hail. Some snow will be possible over the Scottish mountains.

Winds will generally be moderate to fresh, but could become strong at times in the north, along exposed coasts and near heavier showers. Temperatures are expected to be mostly near normal for the time of year, though it may feel rather cold in western areas, while sheltered eastern spots could feel slightly warmer during sunnier spells.

Met Office presenter and meteorologist, Annie Shuttleworth, said: “It’s a fairly mild start to the day, especially across eastern parts of the UK, with temperatures around seven or eight degrees, feeling a little fresher further north. There’s quite a brisk breeze to begin with, though winds will ease a little this afternoon as a band of rain clears eastwards.

“Behind that, brighter spells will develop, but fairly frequent showers will move in from the west. Coastal areas will notice the wind most, with temperatures around nine or ten degrees, while more sheltered eastern areas could reach 13 or 14°C. That’s a bit below average for the time of year, but there will be some drier spells if you time it right.

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“Showers will continue into the evening, particularly across western Scotland, and winds will strengthen again overnight into Sunday. Gusts of 50 to 60mph are possible in western areas, alongside heavy showers with a risk of hail and thunder, and some snow over hills in the north. Many eastern parts of England should stay dry overnight, though it will remain breezy and cloudy, limiting the risk of frost.

“Sunday starts at around six or seven degrees, with another showery day to come. Some showers could be heavy, especially in northern areas and the far southwest, and a south‑westerly wind will bring a slight chill to western parts. Showers will push eastwards during the afternoon, so there is a risk of catching one if you’re out and about, although there will also be some brighter spells. In sunnier breaks, temperatures could reach around 14°C, but for most of us it will be closer to 11 or 12°C.

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