Crook (Durham) weather

Headline:

Sunny spells, rain on the Pennines later, Warm.

Today:

Largely dry with bright or sunny spells. However, a band of cloud with some outbreaks of light rain and drizzle will slowly edge southeastwards, mainly affecting the Pennines. Feeling warm. Maximum temperature 22 °C.

Tonight:

Any rain and drizzle soon easing and cloud breaking allowing lengthy clear spells to develop. Light winds, feeling cool overnight. Minimum temperature 14 °C.

Saturday:

Saturday, mostly dry with sunny spells and isolated afternoon showers, perhaps heavy at times. Showers easing during the evening but returning overnight. Maximum temperature 19 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Sunday, perhaps more in the way of showers. Monday, mostly cloudy, afternoon showers and rain and drizzle later. Tuesday, breezy with further rain. Generally warm.

A weather regime dominated by westerly winds is likely at first. This will likely bring rain and showers at times interspersed with periods of more settled weather. The north and west will most likely be the focus of any wetter and windier weather, where there may be some prolonged spells of rain at times. The highest chance of drier and sunnier weather is expected across southern and eastern parts of the country. Through the period, high pressure may start to have greater influence as it builds northeast across the country. This bringing more prolonged settled spells to many areas. Breeziest conditions across the north of the country. Temperatures generally near average though with some warmer spells likely.

While westerly winds will bring changeable conditions at times, some settled spells are likely to develop during August. These bringing more prolonged dry and sunny weather, especially across the south of the country but potentially spreading to all areas at times. Temperatures will likely be near or above average overall. There is a chance of some very warm or hot spells, especially in the south and east.