Unsettled during the coming days, with heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Today:
Rather cloudy at first, with some overnight rain lingering, especially in the north. Brighter skies developing by lunchtime, with plenty of sunny spells into the afternoon. A few showers possible, but many places dry. Very warm and humid. Maximum temperature 28 °C.
Tonight:
Largely dry this evening with late spells of sunshine. Further rain and showers will then move up from the south overnight, potentially heavy and thundery in places. Warm and muggy. Minimum temperature 17 °C.
Thursday:
A wet start with some further heavy rain and thunderstorms. Turning drier and brighter by the afternoon, with some spells of sunshine. Remaining warm Maximum temperature 26 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Unsettled conditions will continue through Friday and the weekend, with further rain and showers, sometimes heavy or thundery. Drier, brighter intervals are also expected, with temperatures close to average.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
An unsettled period is likely, with showers or longer spells of rain possible across many parts of the UK. Some heavy rain is likely, perhaps with some thunderstorms too. Rainfall amounts will probably be above average for the time year and there is potential for some strong winds at times. Some drier and more settled interludes could develop at times, but these will likely be short-lived. Temperatures are likely to be near average, although some short-lived warm or very warm spells are possible, especially in the south.
Updated:
Most likely a continuation of the generally unsettled conditions at first with showers or longer spells of rain across many areas, perhaps heavy and thundery in places. However, there may still be some brief drier interludes at times. Further into September, drier weather may become more prevalent, especially in the south and southeast, with any more unsettled conditions tending to become more likely further north and northwest. Temperatures will probably be near normal at first but may become warmer later, with the possibility of some hot spells in the south.