Cloud spreading inland to most parts. Perhaps brighter further west.
Today:
Early fog patches clearing to a largely sunny start. However, areas of low cloud and mist soon spread inland to many parts, persisting for eastern areas, especially coasts. Some afternoon sunshine likely further west. Feeling much cooler where cloud persists. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Tonight:
Areas of low cloud and mist spreading further west by the early hours of Thursday. Though some western skies perhaps staying clearer, with a rural frost and patchy fog possible. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Thursday:
Low cloud and mist patches clearing Thursday morning, with a light westerly breeze developing. A much warmer day follows, especially across eastern parts, with largely unbroken sunshine through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Little change Friday and Saturday. Staying warm, although sunshine perhaps a little hazier. The odd patch of fog possible overnight. Likely cooler, cloudier Sunday with a few showers spreading east.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
A transition from the fine and settled conditions most will have seen is expected through this period. This will most likely come in the form of a cold front progressing southeast bringing some rain and showers and fresher conditions. There is a low risk of heavier, possibly thundery showers coming into the country from the south for a time early in the period, but confidence in this aspect of the forecast is low and these may well pass to the east. This heralds a wetter period through the middle of April with showers or longer spells of rain at times, which could be heavy and thundery in places. Strong winds could develop in some areas, particularly the south and west. Temperatures are likely to return closer to normal.
Updated:
Some unsettled weather is possible at this start of this period with showers or longer spells of rain in places. However, a change to more settled conditions is most likely through this period as high pressure becomes more influential. This settled theme continues into early May, although some spells of wetter, unsettled weather remain possible, especially in the south. Temperatures are expected to be above average overall.