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Friday starts with thundery showers in parts of the south and east. Through the day they spread northwards with their main focus on central areas. The far east of England probably remains mainly dry with very warm sunny periods. To the west there will be a mix of sunny spells and showers.

Temperatures range from 21C (70F) in the west to 30C (86F) in East Anglia. Eastern Scotland is also likely see some of the warmest weather. See the rain radar for the latest view.

Meteo France Arpege, rain, 16:00 BST Fri 26th July

Tonight rain affects much of Britain and there will be some heavy bursts. Wales and south western England, as well as Northern Ireland, should remain mostly drier.

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Tomorrow the main band of rain straddles much of Scotland and north eastern England. There could also be some heavy showery rain in south eastern England. The far northeast, Wales and much of southern and central England should have a lot of dry weather. Temperatures continue to dip and will be close to the late July average.

Meteo France Arpege, temperatures, 16:00 BST Sat 27th July

Mixed and cooler outlook 

Through Sunday the band of rain edges southwestwards and there is uncertainty about exactly where it will be positioned. At the moment it is expected to stretch from western Scotland down to south eastern England. The wet areas will be cool, but to the southwest and northeast warm sunny spells develop. Eastern Scotland could see temperatures of 27C (81F).  

The first half of next week is now expected to bring changeable weather. All regions could see showers and there is a risk of more prolonged outbreaks of rain in southern and central counties on Monday. Temperatures stay close to the seasonal average.

GFS, 500hPa heights and MSLP, 16:00 BST Sun 28th July

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