Showers and possible thunderstorms today. Dry and bright this weekend.
Today:
Another showery day today, with some showers possibly thundery and bringing hail, occasionally merging into longer spells of rain. Sunny intervals are likely between showers, and it will feel fresher than recently. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Tonight:
Showers gradually easing this evening, although a few may continue overnight, especially towards the north and west. Clearer skies will bring a chilly night, especially in rural areas. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Saturday:
A dry, bright day with sunny spells and patches of fair weather cloud. After a cool start, temperatures will rise to around average in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 21 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Dry with sunny spells on Sunday and Monday, before showers and perhaps thunderstorms develop overnight and into Tuesday. Feeling warmer, particularly in the sunshine.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Becoming more unsettled and changeable from the south at the start of this period, as showers or longer spells of rain spread north across many parts of the UK. Some heavy bursts and thunderstorms are likely at times. Thereafter, it will likely remain changeable through the rest of August and into early September, with rainfall amounts probably above average for the time year. Some drier, more settled interludes could develop at times. Temperatures are likely to be near average, although some short-lived warm or hot spells are possible, especially in the south.
Updated:
Most likely changeable at first with showers or longer spells of rain across many areas, perhaps heavy and thundery in places. Further into September, drier weather may become more prevalent, especially in the south and southeast, with any more unsettled conditions tending to become confined further north and northwest. Temperatures will probably be near normal at first, but may turn warmer later with a chance of some hot periods in the south.