Issued: 0530hrs Sunday 22nd December 2019
Duty forecaster: Claire Darbinyan

Morning rain clears to the east from England while showers affect western areas throughout the day. Drier for central and eastern areas after this with the best of the sun to the northeast.

Good morning,

Outbreaks of rain for southeastern parts of England through the morning while showers affect western coastal parts of Wales, Ireland and Scotland and southwestern parts of England. Isolated mist and fog patches affect northern parts of England and southern Scotland through the morning. Mostly dry elsewhere through the morning with the best of the sun to the northeast.

Rain clears away from eastern England through the afternoon while showers persist, and perhaps become more widespread, for western areas. A few showers may spread to the east though it will stay mostly dry here with the best of the afternoon sun for eastern Ireland and eastern Scotland. Highs reaching 3 to 5C for Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England; 7 to 9C, perhaps even 10C, elsewhere.

Continuing showery for western areas into Sunday evening with more persistent rain developing for northwestern Scotland. Staying drier with clearer skies to the east.

Have a good day!

Claire