Thursday
A rather dreary day ahead with plenty of cloud and outbreaks of drizzle and light rain affecting western coasts and hills. The more persistent of the rain is expected in Northern Ireland and southern Scotland as well as parts of northwest England. The best of any sunshine in northern Scotland. Drier in the east and south of England with a few bright spells here and staying mild. Highs at 7 to 12C.

Thursday Night
Rain in southern Scotland and the far north of England this evening, this fading into the early hours of the morning. By the same time some more persistent rain will be crossing southern Ireland and reaching Wales and southwest England. Elsewhere a rather murky night with lots of cloud, although clearer skies may allow a frost to form in central Scotland. Lows at 1 to 7C.

Friday
A weak ridge of high pressure affecting southern parts of the UK and Ireland on Friday. A front in southwestern areas brings some rain early on Friday morning, although this tending to fade as the day progresses. Other areas will have plenty of cloud and the risk of some drizzle in western areas. Eastern parts will be dry overall with some brighter spells developing. Highs at 9 to 12C.

Saturday
Pressure remains high toward the south on Saturday. A west to southwesterly breeze is likely to freshen, especially across northern areas. Fronts move into western Scotland bringing some rain. Low cloud and drizzle near western coasts elsewhere. Most central and eastern places dry. Best of the sun towards the east if high ground. Fairly mild, 8 to 12C, highest temperatures in the east.