East Midlands

Headline:

Changeable and occasionally windy, with spells of rain and showers.

Today:

Mostly dry at first, but rain will soon spread in from the west, becoming widespread, persistent and locally heavy, especially over higher ground. Conditions should gradually turn drier later in the afternoon as the rain clears away. Turning breezy. Maximum temperature 22 °C.

Tonight:

Breezy with variable cloud, allowing some clear spells at times, though the odd spot of rain cannot be ruled out. Remaining mild overnight. Minimum temperature 18 °C.

Thursday:

Brightening through the morning with widespread sunny spells developing. Cloud soon thickening from the west, bringing the risk of a little rain later in the day. Remaining breezy throughout. Maximum temperature 23 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Windy on Friday, with rain slowly clearing southeastwards. Sunny spells and isolated showers later. Largely dry Saturday, with lighter winds. Sunny and warm Sunday, but turning wet and windy later.

An unsettled period is likely, with many places seeing showers or longer spells of rain at times. Rain will likely be most frequent across northern and western areas, while the south and east are more likely to see some drier interludes. There is also the potential for some strong and gusty winds, particularly in the northwest. Temperatures are likely to be near average, although brief warm or very warm spells are possible, especially in the south.

Confidence is very low from mid-September onwards. A changeable pattern, with the wettest conditions in the northwest, will likely transition towards more in the way of settled or dry spells between weather systems. The distribution of rainfall is uncertain at this range, but drier conditions than earlier in the month are likely for most. Temperatures are likely to be around average overall, although some warm spells are possible, particularly in the south.