Ashton-in-Makerfield weather

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Another dry, mostly sunny and warm day for many.

Today:

Early low cloud and fog patches inland will soon clear to give another fine day, with plenty of warm sunshine. However, some low cloud may linger along the coasts throughout the day, where it will feel a little fresher. Maximum temperature 27 °C.

Tonight:

A fine end to the day, with plenty of warm sunshine. It will stay dry with clear spells overnight, although some low cloud and fog may affect some coastal areas. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

Tuesday:

Early low cloud and fog patches soon clearing to give some bright or sunny spells. However, some showers, possibly heavy and thundery, will move northeast during the day. Feeling fresher. Maximum temperature 24 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Cloudier with showery rain on Wednesday. Turning fresher on Thursday, although it should be largely dry with sunny spells. Becoming unsettled, with some wet and windy weather arriving during Friday.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 26 Aug 2019

It will become more unsettled on Friday, especially in the north. Occasionally heavy rain or showers will be likely here, with the risk of strong winds and it will feel rather cool for the time of year. The south may remain dry, especially in the southeast where temperatures will be above the seasonal average. Over the weekend, and into the start of September, it will probably be fairly unsettled nationwide. The heavier rain will be most likely in the northwest, with southeastern parts receiving the longest dry and sunny spells. However, there will be a risk of thundery showers breaking out across the southeast at times. Temperatures will vary around normal, with a possibility of further warm spells.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 26 Aug 2019

There are signals that changes in the weather patterns across the UK will become slow during this spell. At present it is considered that the predominate weather type will be unsettled conditions, leading to an increase in the chance for above average rainfall through September. However, more settled conditions are likely at times, especially around the middle of September, with temperatures likely to be near to or slightly above normal for the time of year.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Mon 26 Aug 2019