Tuesday
A mainly dry day across a much of the UK and Ireland, although cloud and outbreaks of patchy light rain affect eastern regions of England and Scotland throughout the day. Brighter skies and some sunny spells for Wales and the western Midlands through the morning, although clouds increase from the south-west through the afternoon. The far south-west of Ireland may see persistent light rain throughout the day. Winds generally light, but still a chilly north-easterly breeze along North Sea coasts. Highs 12 to 14C.
Tuesday night
A mostly cloudy night for many areas, with rain continuing to spread in towards south-western areas of Ireland and England through the evening. This rain becomes persistent and heavy for much of Ireland and south-west England, reaching south Wales by the end of the night, accompanied by strengthening winds. Elsewhere it stays dry with variable amounts of cloud. Lows 4 to 7C for England and Wales, although dropping to 2 to 3C in Highland Scotland under clearer skies.
Wednesday
An area of wind and rain spreads north-eastwards across the UK and Ireland during Wednesday, reaching northern England and southern Scotland during the afternoon. Heaviest rain is expected to be across Ireland and western parts of Wales and north-west England through the day, with some heavier bursts in southern England during the morning. Drier and brighter conditions spread into south-western areas through the afternoon, although with blustery south-westerly winds. Central and northern Scotland should remain dry until evening. Highs generally 10 to 12C for most, but reaching 14 to 16C in the south of England.
Thursday
Patchy rain affects Scotland and the far north of England through Thursday. A further area of rain spreads across Ireland and into western Wales and south-west England by the afternoon. It is likely to remain dry and bright across eastern and south-eastern England throughout the day. Highs 11 to 14C for Scotland and northern England, feeling milder at 14 to 17C in central and southern Britain.