South West England

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Changeable next few days, with sunshine and some showery rain.

Today:

A few showers are likely in the west at first, otherwise most areas look set to have a dry day with sunny spells. A brisk northwesterly wind will ease, and feeling pleasant enough in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Tonight:

The evening will start fine with some sunshine, and clear spells are likely overnight. However, cloud will increase from the west, with patchy rain arriving across west Devon and Cornwall. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Thursday:

Early sunshine is likely in the east on Thursday. However, cloud and patchy rain will spread from the west, heralding an increasingly wet and breezy afternoon. Heavier rain arriving later. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Friday sees a return to much brighter skies with lighter winds. A spell of wet and windy weather arrives Saturday night, with the brighter, showery set up back for Sunday.

Remaining changeable, with occasional rain or showers arriving from the North Atlantic, most frequent across northern and western parts of the UK, where some strong winds will also be possible at times. However, there will also be some reasonable dry and more settled periods, especially across southern areas. Later in the month, high pressure may become more dominant in the vicinity of the UK, perhaps bringing more widely settled conditions for a time, especially away from the far north. Temperatures for the period as a whole will probably be close to average overall, but there is scope for some rather warm days at times, along with occasional relatively cool nights.

High pressure initially close to the UK, with a continuation of more settled conditions at times, may start to weaken its influence on the weather later in the month and into early October. 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.