Simon: Some pleasant spells of sunshine throughout today. There could be a few showers forming this afternoon, an odd one heavy, although generally very isolated.

Simon: Sailing: Watch for increased winds, risk of gales in southern Ireland on Thursday evening, the Irish Sea and far western English Channel through Friday. I'm also concerned about strong winds in far south of UK on Sunday, but more on this later.

John: Rain across eastern England is expected to clear by mid morning, then a day of sunshine and showers across much of Britain.

John: More sunshine and less windy across England and Wales today with a few widely scattered showers. Persistent rain will affect northern Scotland while southern parts of England can expect more rain to sweep in this evening and tonight. If you're looking for some fine, summary weather, you may have to wait a long wait as there is no sign of any sustained high pressure into early July.

John: Heavy rain will persist for much of the day across Scotland with showers for the rest of the country, heavy in the west.

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.