Meteorological manifestation of the north-south divide

North to south split persists

Outbreaks of rain affect the northern half of the UK, and they will be heavy at times, particularly in western Scotland. Other areas have a dry day, and with sunny spells it becomes very warm or hot in the south.

Temperatures range from 15°C in the north west to 30°C in the south. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

UKV, Sunday 5th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Southern and central regions remain dry with variable amounts of cloud. In the northern half of the UK and possibly East Anglia there is a risk of rain, but by the morning it will mostly be concentrated on northern and western Scotland. 

Tomorrow:
Wet weather remains likely at times in Scotland. The rest of the UK is expected to have a dry day. In the south, lengthy sunny periods lead to hot conditions.

UKV, Monday 6th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tuesday: Wet weather continues to affect Scotland. The rest of the UK has a fine day with the best of the sunshine in the south where it becomes hot.

Outlook: A good deal of fine and very warm or hot weather is expected in southern and central regions. In the north, conditions remain more changeable, with an ongoing risk of showers or longer spells of rain.

GFS overview for Tuesday 7th July - Thursday 9th July