Chorley (Lancashire) weather

Headline:

Showery rain gradually easing today but staying mostly cloudy.

Today:

A grey, cloudy and damp start to the day with rain and drizzle in places. Turning drier by the afternoon but remaining largely cloudy. Breezier than on Monday and feeling fresher. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Tonight:

Largely dry this evening and overnight but isolated showers remain possible. Staying mainly cloudy although some clearer spells are possible. Remaining mild. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

Wednesday:

Often fairly cloudy on Wednesday with showers or longer periods of rain slowly spreading south with the chance of some heavier bursts in places. Feeling cooler than of late. Maximum temperature 19 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Drier and more settled to end the week and into the weekend. Some sunshine is likely at times, but a few showers can't be ruled out. Turning warmer.

A weather regime dominated by westerly winds is likely at first. While showers or longer spells of rain will remain possible for all parts early in the period, the focus of wet weather will likely increasingly be focussed across the west and northwest, especially over hills where rain could be prolonged. The highest chance of drier and sunnier weather is expected to the east of hills, and across south and eastern areas. Later in the period if high pressure builds into the southwest settled weather may develop there too. It will be breezy at times, especially in further north. Temperatures are most likely to be near to average or slightly above average for the time of year.

A changeable westerly pattern will likely continue through into the start of August, with spells of rain or showers mixed in with some drier, brighter days. There are signs that high pressure to the southwest may try to extend its influence across the UK, which could bring more in the way of dry, settled weather as we head further into August. Temperatures will likely continue to be near or above average overall, with a continuing chance of some very warm or hot spells, especially in the south and east, if high pressure wins out for a decent stretch of time.