Some rain today. Turning drier and warmer throughout the weekend.
Today:
A fresh start this morning with some early sunshine. Cloud will build throughout the morning, with outbreaks of rain spreading southwards during the middle of the day. Skies then turning brighter again later. Temperatures a little below average for August. Maximum temperature 18 °C.
Tonight:
Largely dry this evening and overnight, but a few showers may move along the east coast at times. 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 dry with sunny spells on Sunday and Monday. Showers and possibly thunderstorms then moving in from the west on Tuesday. Feeling warmer, especially in the sunshine.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
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.
Updated:
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.