Issued: 1000hrs Saturday 10th November 2018
Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

Often murky, damp air

Temperatures will be very mild during mid-November as southerly winds dominate. Some heavy rain will affect the north-west, but many places will see very little rain. However, it will often feel damp, with frequently murky skies and fog common.

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Tuesday 13/11/18
A mild southwesterly pattern influences the British Isles. Largely dry for central, southern and eastern England with some sunshine. Showery in western Scotland and north-west England, although the intensity of showers will fade. Drizzly showers for Wales and south-west England. Breezy, strongest winds in the west. Mild temperatures day and night, highs 10 to 14C, warmest south-east.

Wednesday 14/11/18
A south to southwesterly pattern continues. Slow-moving fronts are expected to lie across Scotland and Ireland, bringing persistent rain. Some prolonged heavy falls are possible for the West Highlands. Only a little rain for eastern Scotland. Murky with drizzly rain for west Wales and south-west England. Dry for the Midlands, south and east of England, with some sun. Very mild, highs 11 to 15C.

Thursday 15/11/18
An ongoing very mild southerly airflow. Rain is likely to affect western Scotland, although tending to fade. A little drizzle around coasts of Wales and south-west England. Extensive low cloud and murk, perhaps foggy to low levels in places. Where bright or sunny spells develop, it will feel warm, with temperatures widely 12 to 15C. Locally in north Wales and on the Moray coast it may be even warmer.

Friday 16/11/18
Mild southerlies again, with high pressure located east of Britain. A lot of murk, particularly around western coasts, with drizzly rain in places. Many places will be dry. Some sunshine breaking through, best in central and north-eastern areas. Temperatures again up to 12 to 15C, warmest to the lee of high ground.

Saturday 17/11/18
Little overall change, with high pressure to the east. The airflow may turn slightly more southeasterly. Generally dry, with areas of sunshine, but a risk of extensive low cloud or fog. Highs 10 to 15C.

Sunday 18/11/18
A similar south to southeasterly flow maintains quiet November weather. Low cloud, patchy drizzle, and a risk of widespread fog in the morning. Highs 9 to 14C.