Showers will tend to move through fairly quickly for most areas, although some merging bringing more persistent rain in places. A few heavier showers are also likely, with a risk of thunder in places.
A brief ridge of high pressure is expected to build on Friday, bringing brighter conditions and fewer showers for many.
Temperatures will generally be around or a little below average for the time of year, with conditions often feeling rather cool, particularly in the wind.
Turning wetter and windier towards the weekend
A further area of low pressure is expected to move into the southwest during Saturday, gradually weakening as it tracks across the UK. This will bring a spell of rain and strengthening winds moving northeastwards across the country. Rain may be heavy at times, particularly in the southwest at first, before becoming more patchy as it moves through. Winds will also strengthen, especially along coasts and in the west, with some locally gusty conditions possible.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Chris Bulmer, said: “Over the next few days we’ll continue to see a fairly changeable picture, with a mix of sunshine and showers for many. Into the weekend, a more organised area of rain and stronger winds will move across the UK, although this system is likely to weaken as it does so.
“While some heavier rain and gusty conditions are possible at times, the overall picture remains one of changeable weather, with further spells of rain or showers interspersed with some drier and brighter periods.”
Changeable conditions continue into next week
Showers or longer spells of rain are likely to continue into Sunday and early next week, with brighter, drier intervals at times.
There is some uncertainty in the detail at this stage, particularly early next week, but the overall signal is for changeable conditions to persist, with temperatures generally near or slightly below average.
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