Thundery showers in the north By Brian Gaze [Published 06:15 05/08/2026] Heavy and thundery showers affect the north again today, but it remains dry in the south. Temperatures are returning towards average in the south, although the cooler conditions aren't expected to last long. Through the weekend it will probably become very warm again. 14 day weather forecast video Issued 4th August 2026 Heavy showers in the north Heavy and thundery showers push across the northern half of the UK. In southern and central areas it remains dry and bright. Quite windy, particularly in northern England. Temperatures range from 14°C in northern Scotland to 27°C in East Anglia. 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, Wednesday 5th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Tonight:Showers fade away, although a few are likely to persist in central areas of the UK. Rather cool in the north. 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 will be few and far between, with most places remaining dry. Later in the day patchy outbreaks of rain start pushing into the far north west. Temperatures will be close to the norm. UKV, Thursday 6th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Friday: Wet and windy in the far north west. Fine and warm in other regions. Outlook: High pressure keeps it mostly dry in the south. In central and northern areas it's a changeable picture with showers or longer spells of rain at times. Temperatures often quite close to the norm in the north, but very warm or even hot in the south. GFS overview for Friday 7th August - Sunday 9th August