Thursday
High pressure remains in control of the weather through today. Drier air in the south this morning giving sunshine here. Cloudier skies to the north, although this cloud slowly breaking into the afternoon with sunny spells spreading northwards. The sunshine eventually reaching Scotland too and then most of the country ending the day fine and dry with good spells of sunshine. Rather breezy, especially in the north. Thicker cloud arriving in western Ireland bringing rain here by evening. Highs near 22C in the sunshine to the south, 18C in the north.
Thursday night
Clearer skies for much of the country tonight. The southeast flow should prevent temperaturs falling too low, although they could still get to 6C in more sheltered parts of Wales, northern England and Scotland. Cloud and some outbreaks of rain affecting the west of Ireland.
Friday
High pressure remains over Scandinavia on Friday, influencing the whole of the UK. This brings a warm day with sunshine and dry weather, with very little change through the day. Thicker cloud and some periods of rain in Ireland as a front tries to edge eastwards. Breezy in Scotland and Ireland as well as western Wales. Tops near 17 to 23C
Saturday
Low pressure pushes fronts eastwards through Saturday. This is going to be bringing rain to many areas, some heavy in the northwest, as well as through the far south of England. Drier weather may follow from the west later. Tops at 16 to 20C.