Most eastern areas having a dry day with plenty of sunshine once any early mist and fog clears. Generally cloudy in the west with a little rain in southwest England and western Wales, and later in Northern Ireland.

Wednesday 10th October

YELLOW EARLY WARNING of RAIN

Rain is expected across northwestern parts of the UK on Thursday, heavy and persistent in places.

This could lead to localised flooding with some disruption to travel.

Valid on Thursday from 0005 until 2359.