South West England

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A bright start, turning cloudier into the afternoon.

Today:

It will be a dry and bright start to the day, but cloud will gradually increase through the morning. A little patchy light rain is possible during the afternoon. Breezy, especially near the coasts. Maximum temperature 19 °C.

Tonight:

A cloudy and rather windy night will then follow with a little rain possible over northern coasts and higher ground. A rather mild night for all. Minimum temperature 15 °C.

Saturday:

Winds easing on Saturday, but staying cloudy for all. Patchy outbreaks of rain are likely, especially in the west and over high ground. Feeling rather muggy. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Turning mostly dry from Sunday although remaining rather cloudy. Some bright or sunny spells developing at times and turning a little warmer too.

A changeable period is expected, with Atlantic weather systems bringing spells of rain, showers and occasional strong winds. The wettest and windiest conditions are most likely across northern and western areas, although stronger winds may at times extend more widely. Between these unsettled spells, periods of drier and more settled weather are likely, especially in the south and east, where they may last for a few days. Accompanying these may be some overnight fog and frost. Temperatures are expected to be slightly above average overall.

Changeable and occasionally unsettled weather is likely to become more frequent through October, with spells of rain and stronger winds increasingly likely to move in from the Atlantic. Between these periods, some drier and brighter interludes are also expected. As is often the case for October, deeper areas of low pressure may occasionally bring spells of very strong winds. Temperatures are expected to remain slightly above average overall, although brief cooler interludes are possible.