Weather and climate change

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Largely unsettled this week with outbreaks of rain.

This Evening and Tonight:

Further outbreaks of rain across the west will move northwards overnight, but turning largely dry elsewhere with cloudy skies. Winds strengthening in the south overnight with a risk of coastal gales.

Wednesday:

Rain, cloud and brisk winds move north through the day. Turning drier in the south with some sunshine. Warm in the south by the afternoon, but cold in the north.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Dry and bright for many on Thursday with just a few showers. Mostly unsettled over the Easter weekend with spells of rain, but some drier and brighter interludes too.

Updated: 17:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 15 Apr 2025

Mainly unsettled conditions are likely across the UK at the start of this period. Showers or longer spells of rain are probable across many regions, these heavy at times with a risk of hail and thunder, perhaps accompanied by strong winds. Some drier and brighter interludes are also likely at times, but probably with large amounts of cloud. Temperatures will generally be near average. Next week, a similar pattern is likely at first, with unsettled conditions at times and a risk of some heavy rain or showers. Later next week and into the following week, settled weather is expected to become more prevalent, with more in the way of dry, sunny weather developing. Temperatures will probably be around or slightly above average.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 15 Apr 2025

Late April into early May will probably see a good deal of settled weather with high pressure patterns most likely to dominate. Whilst some spells of more unsettled weather are possible at times, these perhaps more likely towards mid-May, much of the period is expected be largely fine and dry. Temperatures are expected to be near or slightly above average.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 15 Apr 2025