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Feeling cooler today with a few showers developing.
Today:
Rather cloudy today with the best of the sunny spells towards the east of the country. Remaining dry across the south, but a few showers will develop elsewhere, especially later on. Feeling noticeably cooler as a brisk westerly wind develops. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Tonight:
A few showers continuing overnight, especially in the north and west. The wind however gradually easing overnight, with the clearest skies towards the east. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
Thursday:
A risk of a few showers during the morning, but much of Wales becoming dry with sunny spells by the afternoon. Lighter winds than today with temperatures around average. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Remaining largely dry and bright on Friday and Saturday with temperatures also increasing. A risk of some showers on Sunday but staying dry and warm for most.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Rain or showers clearing on Sunday, with high pressure bringing more settled weather for most on Monday. High pressure will remain prevalent across the UK for a time, but low pressure in the Atlantic may bring further wet weather to northwestern parts. Further into August, high pressure may become more dominant towards the north or northwest of the UK, with lower pressure to the south or east. This means there is a greater chance of frontal systems or thundery interludes to affect southern and eastern areas in comparison to recent weeks, though rainfall amounts could be quite variable with some areas still seeing relatively little. For the most part, temperatures look to remain above average, especially in the south, and perhaps turning very warm or hot.
Updated:
The broad theme of high pressure remaining in place at least close to the UK seems most probable, with occasional more unsettled or changeable interludes, either resulting from Atlantic frontal systems or thundery plumes. This means that rainfall amounts overall are more likely to be below normal than above. Temperatures will probably be above average and some spells of hot weather and heatwaves are possible, especially in the south.