Rain remains mostly in the north By Brian Gaze [Published 06:20 04/08/2026] Heavy showers will affect northern areas today, and there could also be a few in the south. The next few days will bring mixed conditions as cooler air spreads southwards, allowing temperatures to return much closer to average. However, it will remain completely dry across much of the south. 14 day weather forecast video Issued 28th July 2026 North to south split Heavy outbreaks of rain in the north steadily clear, but there will persist in northern Scotland into the evening. Heavy showers follow into other parts of the north, and a few are likely in southern Britain too. However, many places in the south and east remain dry and very warm or hot. Temperatures range from 14°C in northern Scotland to 31°C in the south east. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view. Ad-free browsing and premium features Subscribe to The Weather Outlook Premium to enjoy ad-free browsing and extra features. Subscribe on a recurring monthly basis or for a fixed 12 month period. Find out more: The Weather Outlook Premium UKV, Tuesday 4th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Tonight:Showers continue in the north and west, perhaps merging to give longer spells of rain in Northern Ireland. Southern and central areas remain dry. The Signal Stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts and computer model trends by exploring our new feature, The Signal. It includes short videos, animations, and charts. View The Signal Tomorrow:Showers continue in the north and west. A few may push southwards, but in southern and central areas it should be mostly dry and bright. Windy. Cooler and fresher than recently, though still warm in eastern England. UKV, Wednesday 5th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Thursday: Showers will be more scattered, with most places having a dry day. Temperatures will be close to the norm. Outlook: High pressure keeps it mostly dry in the south. In the north it's a changeable picture with showers or longer spells of rain at times. Temperatures will often be quite close to the norm, but it could be warm at times in central and eastern counties. GFS overview for Thursday 6th August - Saturday 8th August