Patchy rain for some but turning hotter into the weekend.
Today:
A bright start for some in the north, however cloud further south and west will spread northwards throughout the day. Patchy rain initially over southern hills, but heavy downpours for parts of the northwest in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 23 °C.
Tonight:
Remaining cloudy overnight with hill fog likely. Cloud thick enough to bring outbreaks of light rain and drizzle on higher ground. Mild and feeling muggy for some in the south. Minimum temperature 13 °C.
Friday:
Another cloudy start to the day with some brightness developing in the east later where it will feel warm. Some light rain along western coasts at times. Maximum temperature 23 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Turning more settled into the weekend as high pressure starts to build from the south. Sunny spells and feeling very warm with temperatures well above the June average.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Probably a north-south split at the start of this period. In the north, changeable and often rather cloudy with showers or some longer spells of rain, perhaps heavy at times, and temperatures near normal. In the south, mainly fine and dry with temperatures well above normal, albeit with a small risk of a few showers or thunderstorms at times. Into late June, high pressure may begin to build with conditions becoming more widely dry and settled. Temperatures are likely to be above normal for many areas.
Updated:
High pressure patterns are slightly more likely than low pressure patterns during this period, meaning settled and drier than average conditions are most probable. However, there is still a chance of some changeable, more unsettled conditions could develop at times, and a risk of some heavy and thundery showers. Temperatures are likely to be above normal, with a greater than normal chance of hot conditions developing.