Dry and bright across southern areas today, with cloudier skies further north and a few showers. More persistent rain will reach Cumbria by late afternoon. Temperatures around average but feeling pleasant in any sunshine. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Tonight:
Staying largely dry this evening across the south, but outbreaks of rain continuing elsewhere. Rain then becoming increasingly heavy and more widespread towards dawn. Minimum temperature 13 °C.
Wednesday:
A rather cloudy, breezy and wet day, with the rain heaviest and most persistent towards the north. Temperatures near average, but rather cool in the more prolonged spells of rain. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Drier and brighter on Thursday before further rain arrives overnight. Rain clearing early Friday to a mix of sunshine and showers. Largely fine on Saturday with some warm sunshine.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
An unsettled period is likely, with many places seeing showers or longer spells of rain at times. Rain is expected to be most frequent across northern and western areas, while the south and east are more likely to see longer, drier spells. There is also the potential for some strong and gusty winds, particularly in the northwest. Temperatures are likely to be near average, although brief warm or very warm spells are possible, especially in the south.
Updated:
Confidence is very low from mid-September onwards. Initially, a continuation of the changeable pattern is most likely, with the wettest conditions in the northwest and longer drier interludes in the southeast. As we head further into September, the distribution of rainfall becomes increasingly uncertain at this range. Settled or dry spells are still likely between weather systems. Temperatures are likely to be around average overall, although some warm spells are possible, particularly in the south.