Friday will bring a more mixed picture across the UK. Parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland will see spells of rain, particularly in the morning, although this will increasingly become confined to northern Scotland later in the day as brighter conditions follow from the southwest.

Across England and Wales, there will be a mix of sunny spells and cloud. Many areas will turn brighter at times, although cloud may build through the afternoon, particularly across the south-east. Here, there is the chance of some showery rain developing later in the day.

Winds will be breezier across northern areas, adding to the fresher feel compared to recent days. Temperatures will be much lower than those seen earlier in the week, though still above average for many. The far southeast will once again be the warmest area, where it will feel very warm.

Into Friday night, lingering rain in northern Scotland will continue to retreat towards Shetland, although further cloud and some rain will move into western parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland later.

Elsewhere, much of England and Wales will remain dry with long clear spells developing. There is still a slight chance of some showery rain lingering in the far south-east during the evening, but this will gradually ease.

Temperatures will be lower than on previous nights, bringing a more typical late-spring feel after the recent run of very warm nights.

Outlook for Saturday

Saturday brings a further shift towards more unsettled conditions, particularly from the west. Cloud and outbreaks of rain will spread eastwards through the day, with the potential for some heavier bursts across northwestern areas. There is also a risk that some of this rain could turn thundery at times.

Despite this, the far southeast is likely to remain largely dry for much of the day, with brighter spells persisting here.

Winds will be light to moderate for many, although locally stronger conditions are likely along some coasts and higher ground.

Temperatures will show more regional variation. The northwest will be closer to average, while elsewhere it will remain warm or very warm. In the far southeast, it could still feel locally hot at times, although not to the same extent as earlier in the week.

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Met Office Presenter and Meteorologist, Alex Burkill, said: “It will be a dry start for many, with a few outbreaks of rain across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Through the day, this rain will become more persistent at times, particularly in northern and western Scotland, before becoming confined to the far north later. Northern Ireland will turn brighter through the afternoon, while elsewhere there will be plenty of dry, sunny weather.

“Across the southeast, some showery rain is possible at times, but for most areas conditions will be settled. Fresher air is moving in, so temperatures will be noticeably lower than recently, marking the first day without 30°C after a prolonged hot spell. Even so, the far southeast may still reach the high 20s.

“Showers in the southeast will clear through the evening, with most of the rain in Scotland fading as well, leaving a largely dry night. However, another front will bring rain into Northern Ireland and western Scotland by morning. Overnight temperatures will be more comfortable, with a fresher feel compared to recent nights.

“Saturday begins bright for many, especially across England and Wales. It will be cloudier in the north and west as rain spreads into Northern Ireland, western Scotland and gradually into western parts of England and Wales through the day.

“Elsewhere, much of England and Wales will enjoy a fine day with plenty of sunshine. Temperatures will remain warm, reaching the mid to high 20s in the southeast. In contrast, the northwest will feel cooler, with cloud, rain and breezy conditions, though still around or slightly above average for the time of year.”

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