Birmingham (West Midlands Conurbation) weather

Headline:

Some warm sunshine. Turning cooler, perhaps with rain this weekend.

Today:

Early patches of low cloud and fog will readily clear during the morning to leave a dry day across the region with some bright or sunny spells. Feeling very warm in the light northwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 26 °C.

Tonight:

It will remain dry overnight with variable cloud. There will be some clear spells, though patches of low cloud and fog are likely to reform by the morning. Minimum temperature 13 °C.

Friday:

Friday looks set to be another fine day. The morning may start a bit grey and misty for some, but plenty of sunshine will develop, heralding a very warm afternoon. Maximum temperature 26 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Further warm sunshine on Saturday. Conditions turning more changeable later, and into Sunday, with some showery and breezy weather moving through from the northwest. Perhaps a few showers on Monday.

A changeable period is likely overall, with many areas likely to see a mixture of bright or sunny spells and some rain at times. Northwestern areas are more likely to see the focus of rainfall, but southeastern areas should also see some showers. Confidence becomes lower into the start of August, but there are hints that high pressure could return for a time, which would mean dry conditions resuming, especially in the south. Winds will be mostly light or moderate, but occasionally fresh or strong around some coasts, mainly in the north and west. Temperatures will be near or above normal, warmest in the south, and perhaps becoming very warm again by the start of August.

Higher pressure is considered generally more likely than lower pressure through August. This means settled and dry weather will more likely prevail, especially across the south. Some rain is still likely at times, especially across northern and western areas. Although many areas may see mainly dry weather for the much of the period, occasional summertime thunderstorms are possible on some days given the right ingredients. Winds are expected to be generally light to moderate, and occasionally fresh around coastal areas. Temperatures will very likely remain above normal, with potential for further hot spells, particularly in the south.