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Friday starts with outbreaks of rain in Wales and central southern England. Elsewhere it is mainly dry. Through the day heavy showery rain continues to affect western and south western areas. At times the wet conditions may extend into Northern Ireland and central England. In the far north east there could be some patchy rain too but elsewhere it should be mainly with more brightness than yesterday.

Temperatures range from 9C (48F) to 13C (55F). See the rain and precipitation type radar for the latest view.

Meteo France Arpege, rain, 16:00 BST Fri 5th April

Tonight it becomes drier in Wales and the south west. Across Scotland outbreaks of rain spread eastwards. Other areas have a mostly dry and chilly night.

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Tomorrow patchy spells of rain affect Scotland and parts of northern England. It could also be damp in eastern coastal counties and the south west. Other places should be mainly dry with variable amounts of cloud. The best of the sunshine is likely to be in southern and central areas. 

Meteo France Arpege, rain, 16:00 BST Sat 6th April

Easterly next week

Sunday looks mixed. Showery outbreaks of rain could be heavy in the east and during the course of the day they spread westwards across central and northern England. Scotland, Northern Ireland and the south west should be dry and bright. It will feel pleasant in sunny spells.

Next week the UK remains under an easterly flow. It is expected to become cold and showery again. There is a risk of snow in the northern half of the UK and even in the south a few flakes are possible.

ECM pressure and 500hPa heights, 00:00 GMT Tue 9th April

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