Preston (Lancashire) weather

Headline:

Showers today but largely dry and bright this weekend.

Today:

A fresh start this morning with some early brightness, especially in the south. Cloud and showery rain will spread southwards though through the day, before turning brighter again later from the north. Temperatures a little below average for August. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Tonight:

Showers easing this evening, although may linger until the small hours near the coast. Clearing skies will lead to a chilly night, especially in the countryside. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Saturday:

A dry and bright day with a mix of sunny spells and fair weather cloud. After a cool start, temperatures climbing to around average in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Remaining largely dry with sunny spells on Sunday and Monday. Showers and possibly thunderstorms developing on Tuesday. Feeling warmer, especially in the sunshine.

Becoming more unsettled and changeable from the south at the start of this period, as showers or longer spells of rain spread north across many parts of the UK. Some heavy bursts and thunderstorms are likely at times. Thereafter, it will likely remain changeable through the rest of August and into early September, with rainfall amounts probably above average for the time year. Some drier, more settled interludes could develop at times. Temperatures are likely to be near average, although some short-lived warm or hot spells are possible, especially in the south.

Most likely changeable at first with showers or longer spells of rain across many areas, perhaps heavy and thundery in places. Further into September, drier weather may become more prevalent, especially in the south and southeast, with any more unsettled conditions tending to become confined further north and northwest. Temperatures will probably be near normal at first, but may turn warmer later with a chance of some hot periods in the south.