North West England

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Another changeable week ahead.

Today:

A rather cloudy start with outbreaks of rain moving northeastwards. Turning drier and brighter towards lunchtime, with plenty of sunshine developing for the afternoon. Breezy but feeling warm in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 24 °C.

Tonight:

Dry initially this evening, but cloud and outbreaks of rain will spread southeastwards, perhaps turning heavy in places. Drier and clearer from the north towards dawn. Minimum temperature 13 °C.

Monday:

Largely dry and bright with spells of sunshine for much of the day. Turning cloudier later with some rain and stronger winds moving in towards dusk. Temperatures near average. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Sunshine and blustery showers on Tuesday, although showers easing later. Mostly fine and dry Wednesday, before some patchy rain arrives throughout Thursday. Feeling rather cool for the time of year.

Changeable initially, with some dry interludes and relatively cool nights, interspersed with occasional outbreaks of rain or showers arriving from the west, perhaps accompanied by some strong winds at times too. A trend toward some longer dry interludes between systems as we head toward mid-September, but at this stage a return of prolonged dry, settled weather looks unlikely. Temperatures will probably be close to average overall, though still with some relatively cool nights at times.

High pressure initially close to the UK, with a continuation of more settled conditions at times, may eventually start to weaken its influence on the weather towards the end of September. As a result, it may become more changeable with a greater chance of rain or showers in places, and perhaps some strong winds at times too. Temperatures will likely be a little above average overall, with relatively cool nights possible at first tending to reduce in frequency later in the period.