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Heavy rain pushing east

[Updated 06:45 02/08/2017]

The weather remains changeable but there is an increasing chance of dry conditions in the south after today. Next week high pressure may bring a more settled period.

Wednesday begins wet in Northern Ireland, Wales and south western England. Through the day outbreaks of rain spread eastwards across all regions, and in the southern half of the UK they become heavy. It will also be windy with gales possible along the south and west coasts. This afternoon drier and brighter conditions begin returning from the southwest.

Maximum temperatures range from a very cool 14C (57F) in the wet areas to 19C (66F) where it turns brighter. See the rainfall radar for the latest view.

Tonight drier conditions return across the southern half of the UK but showers develop in the west. In the north showery outbreaks of rain continue.

Tomorrow brings bright spells and showers to the north. In the south there could be a few spots of rain but the cloud should break and it will feel warmer than today. The showery theme continues on Friday in the north but the south is likely to be drier and warmer.

The weekend looks mixed in the north but a ridge of high pressure probably keeps it mostly dry in the south. It remains quite cool for early August.

Buzz discusses August and our first tentative look ahead to winter 2017/18 has been issued.

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16 day GEFS ensembles at a glance

Changeable weather is shown, but some drier and warmer periods are likely, especially in the south. View latest GEFS.