Alton (Hampshire) weather

Headline:

Rain lingering for much of the day

Today:

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain for much of the day, some perhaps heavy at times across the southeast of the region, but gradually becoming drier from the west during the afternoon. Breezy at times and feeling chilly in wet conditions. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Tonight:

Clear skies developing into the evening as rain clears to the east. Breezy at times with perhaps a patchy rural frost developing by dawn. Minimum temperature 3 °C.

Thursday:

A bright start to Thursday with plenty of sunshine through the morning. Cloud building from the west during the afternoon with outbreaks of rain arriving overnight and becoming windy. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Unsettled throughout this period with bands of rain or showers moving across the region, some of which may be heavy at times. Windy throughout.

The changeable and at times unsettled weather is likely to continue through early November, with low pressure dominating the UK. This means further showers or longer spells of rain at times. All parts could see some heavy rain, but it is likely that western areas will be wettest. Strong winds are likely from time to time, with gales or severe gales a possibility. Equally there should also be some, at least brief, drier or clearer interludes, these more prevalent further east, but perhaps becoming a little more widespread and long-lasting by the end of the period. With winds predominantly blowing from a westerly or southwesterly quadrant, above average temperatures are most likely, with a reduced incidence of overnight frost and fog, compared to normal, especially at first.

A gradual transition from an unsettled westerly type to something less unsettled is anticipated through the middle part of the month. With time, greater incidences of high pressure look set to affect the UK, bringing more in the way of dry weather, but also increasing the chances of overnight fog and frost. By later in the month, the majority of any wet and windy weather is more likely to affect areas further to the north. Overall, temperatures look to pan out near to a little above average.