Bright or sunny spells with the best of the sunshine around the west coast and over Skye and Eilean Siar. Mainly dry but a few showers towards Skye and Eilean Siar first thing, and the odd afternoon shower developing. Warm. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Tonight:
Any showers soon fading out to leave a dry evening with some bright spells. Clouding over from the east overnight, with some outbreaks of rain developing in the early hours. Minimum temperature 13 °C.
Friday:
Rain in the east, perhaps turning heavy at times before gradually easing through the afternoon and evening. Generally drier but quite cloudy in the west. Occasionally breezy around the coasts. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Rain and fresh winds clearing early Saturday. Then rain or showers at times, occasionally heavy, along with some drier and brighter spells. Winds will be mostly light, freshening on Monday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Likely remaining unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain across all areas at times. Rainfall amounts will probably be above average for the time year with the wettest conditions in the northwest. Potential for some strong winds at times. Some drier and more settled interludes could develop, perhaps becoming longer in duration across southern areas later in this period. Temperatures are likely to be near average, although some short-lived warm or very warm spells are possible, especially in the south.
Updated:
Most likely a continuation of the generally unsettled conditions at first with showers or longer spells of rain across many areas. However, likely some drier interludes at times. Further into September, drier weather may become more prevalent, especially in the south and southeast, with more unsettled conditions tending to become more likely further north and northwest. Temperatures will probably be near normal at first but may become warmer later, with the possibility of some hot spells in the south.