Remaining dry and calm throughout Thursday evening and overnight. Varying amounts of cloud but some clear spells holding on, under which a few mist and fog patches may develop as temperatures drop slightly. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Friday:
Any early mist and fog clearing, then a largely cloudy but dry day with a few glimmers of sunshine throughout the afternoon, mainly to the north of the region. Maximum temperature 18 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Staying largely settled with light winds as high pressure dominates. Sunny spells this weekend, perhaps more cloud into next week. Locally chilly overnight with fog patches.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
High pressure is expected to be the dominant weather type across the UK at the start of this period. Whilst some rain and drizzle is likely in parts of the south and east on Tuesday, the rest of the first week is expected to be predominantly dry. Cloud amounts will vary, but most areas will see some spells of sunshine and there could be a few isolated fog patches overnight. Temperatures are likely to be close to normal for the time of year. During the second half of this period, there are signs that the overall pattern will shift with low pressure systems probably moving in from the west in some fashion. However, details of any wetter and more unsettled weather are still very uncertain.
Updated:
This period is likely to see changeable conditions across the UK with low pressure systems tending to dominate. Showers or longer spells of rain are likely at times, perhaps heavy in places. Temperatures will probably be close to normal.