Today
It will be a dry day for most areas with sunny spells at first. Blustery showers, some of which could be heavy and thundery in northern Scotland. Cloud and rain in the southwest later on.

Tonight
Tonight, persistent, heavy rain and strong winds will move across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, edging into southern Scotland. Clear spells and variable cloud in far north.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy skies across England and Wales at first. The cloud will break in the afternoon to give some sunny spells. A band of cloud with scattered showers will move east across Scotland

Outlook for Friday to Sunday
Unsettled on Friday with further outbreaks of rain, heavy at times. Bright spells giving way to further wind and rain from the northwest as the day progresses. Saturday will be chilly and breezy with bright spells and showers. Frequent showers for North Sea coasts. Sunday will be drier with variable cloud and sunny spells, with a few showers in eastern areas.