South West England

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A changeable few days to come.

This Evening and Tonight:

Rain is expected to clear to the east this evening to leave a brighter end to the day. Turning chilly overnight under clear skies and lighter winds. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Monday:

A dry day on Monday with light winds and prolonged spells of sunshine. Chilly at first, but warm in the afternoon. Sunshine turning hazy at times. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Turning very wet and windy later on Tuesday with coastal gales. Rain clearing by Wednesday and Thursday to leave sunshine and showers with a keen breeze.

Initially, some outbreaks of rain may affect the UK, especially the north and west. These changeable conditions will probably give way to higher pressure and a more settled period of weather through the early part of the period. The speed at which high pressure builds, and whether it will be focussed across the north or south, remains finely balanced. This will lead to a drier than average period overall, with lighter winds than average. Some interludes of more unsettled weather and stronger winds are likely at times, but there are mixed signals as to where these are more probable. Temperatures are likely to remain warmer than average.

High pressure and more settled conditions early in the period may give way to a more changeable pattern towards mid-October. This will bring a greater chance of wet and windy conditions at times, but there will still be periods of drier and more settled weather. Temperatures are likely be above average for the period as a whole.