Simon :Some torrential rain falling over central Wales (again) & southern Scotland right now, and more to come (see the radar

Simon: Despite dier forecasts, it may be that some parts, especially the southeast could get away with mainly dry weather over the weekend.

Simon: Unsettled and windy in the day ahead with few places staying completely dry. Rain and showers throughout, most in the north and west, but a risk of heavy showers anywhere.

Simon: GFS model showing 6-hr totals of 20mm over eastern Ireland, central Wales and parts of southern England tonight, this area transferring northwards.

Simon: Increasingly wet and windy through SW England, Wales and Ireland today. Drier to the north and east, but turning increasingly windy here, especially by this evening. Severe gales in the west tonight.

Simon: Scattered showers developing today, but dry for most of us. There could be few heavy showers across Wales, SW Scotland, Ireland, northwest and southwest England though; these tending to fade later.

John: Still some moderate to heavy bursts of rain to come across southeast England this morning but this should be fading through the day. Some heavy showers will affect western areas.

John: An area of heavy rain across the south is going to persist through the day showing little movement. As much as 45mm is possible across Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex with heavy rain into the South Midlands, The Home Counties and parts of East Anglia as well. There is a risk of flooding in this heavy rain.