Martyr Worthy weather

Headline:

Sunny or clear spells. Showers likely Sunday afternoon.

Today:

Early cloud and rain soon clearing Kent, then dry with sunny spells before scattered showers develop by the afternoon. Showers might be rather heavy, although coastal areas may remain dry but winds here will become strong again. Maximum temperature 22 °C.

Tonight:

One or two showers at first, mainly affecting more western areas, then turning dry during the evening. Some long clear spells for all parts overnight, and turning quite cool. Minimum temperature 9 °C.

Monday:

After a chilly start Monday will be bright with sunny spells. Scattered showers developing during the afternoon, perhaps heavy with thunder. Some areas might remain dry. Winds easing later. Maximum temperature 22 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Sunny or clear spells and scattered showers most days, with a lot of dry weather expected, particularly Thursday. Winds becoming light, and feeling warmer later in the week.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Sun 18 Aug 2019

Thursday will see further spells of rain and perhaps stronger winds affecting northern parts of the UK, with the south more likely to remain largely dry with sunny spells. The end of the week and into the weekend is uncertain at this stage, but will probably see the unsettled weather continuing, mainly across the north and northwest, with drier and brighter conditions elsewhere. Temperatures will recover to near or above average by day. During the remainder of the month high pressure is likely to remain close by to the southwest bringing periods of settled and warmer conditions, especially across southern areas, with perhaps the chance of some thundery showers moving up from the near continent. The north and northwest may see further spels of wet and windy weather at times.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Sun 18 Aug 2019

Confidence remains rather low during this period. However, there are signs that high pressure will increasingly dominate the weather across the UK. Southern areas are most likely to see the driest and sunniest weather at first, perhaps with some lingering wet and potentially windy conditions affecting the north. However, longer spells of dry and sunny weather may occasionally develop across all parts. Temperatures are generally likely to be warmer than average, although there is little indication of anything exceptional at this time.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Sun 18 Aug 2019