Issued: 1000hrs Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Duty forecaster: Garry Nicholson

Occasional rain, strong winds north

High pressure influences southern Britain toward the weekend and early next week giving several days of dry and warm weather. Meanwhile, an active low passes close to Scotland, bringing rain at times to northern Britain, and strong to gale force winds in the far north. Next week may slowly turn more widely unsettled.

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Friday 05/08/16
A ridge of high pressure builds from the south-west. Dry with a good amount of sunshine for most places, particularly coastal areas. A few showers are possible in eastern areas of Scotland & England, mostly afternoon. High cloud may thicken across Ireland as fronts approach from the west, perhaps giving a little rain later. A west to south-westerly breeze. Top temperatures 18 to 21C north & west, up to 23C south & east.

Saturday 06/08/16
High pressure to the south, whilst low pressure develops over the Atlantic. Fronts move across Ireland & Scotland, with rain or drizzle developing, turning persistent over the West Highlands. Thickening cloud for western England & Wales, perhaps a spot of rain on western hills, and the south-west may become murky. Dry with warm sunshine in the south & east. Highs 18 to 21C north & west, 23 to 25C central & south-east England, feeling humid.

Sunday 07/08/16
A deep area of low pressure passes to the north of Scotland, bringing a windy day to northern Britain, risk of gales in the far north. Much lighter winds in the south. A weak cold front moves east across northern Britain, bringing variable cloud and risk of a few showers. Dry with plenty of sunshine in the south, and a brighter day in the south-west. Fresh in the north at 16 to 19C, but reaching 23 to 25C central areas, perhaps 27C in south-east.

Monday 08/08/16
High pressure is likely to influence much of the country, bringing a fair day with plenty of sunshine. Low pressure to the north-west may bring rain to Ireland & western Scotland, although detail uncertain. Mostly light winds and coastal sea breezes. Risk stronger southerlies in the north-west. Temperatures ranging from a fresh 17 to 20C north & west, to a fairly humid 23 to 26C south & east.

Tuesday 09/08/16
Confidence of timing is low. High pressure to the south may result in another fair day for southern England & Wales. Low pressure moving toward Scotland brings a risk of strengthening winds, and showery rain for the north & west. A weak front passing south-east brings thicker cloud and a little rain to central & northern England. Highs 17 to 20C north & west; 22 to 25C south & east.

Wednesday 10/08/16
Looking increasingly changeable as north-westerly winds freshen across the country. Showers becoming increasingly widespread from the north. Occasional sunshine, best in the south and near coasts. Feeling cooler. Temperatures 16 to 22C.