Heavy and thundery spells of rain By Brian Gaze [Published 06:25 27/08/2026] A band of heavy and thundery rain spreads northwards across England and Wales. It brings the possibility of surface flooding and disruption. The unsettled theme continues through the coming days, with much of the UK seeing significant amounts of rain. 14 day weather forecast video Issued 25th August 2026 Heavy rain pushes northwards Heavy and thundery outbreaks of rain push northwards across England and Wales. They have the potential to bring surface flooding in places. Brighter conditions return behind them, but there will be further showers in Wales and south western England. Scotland and Northern Ireland remain mostly dry. Temperatures range from 19°C to 26°C, with the highest values probably in East Anglia this afternoon. 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, Thursday 27th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Tonight:The initial area of heavy rain becomes focused on Northern Ireland, northern England and southern Scotland. However, another area of very heavy and thundery rain is expected to develop across the southeast and East Anglia, and extend into the Midlands. 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:Heavy showery spells of rain push southeastwards, leading to the possibility of further surface flooding. Brighter conditions follow into the north west. UKV, Friday 28th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Saturday: Outbreaks of rain push eastwards across England and Wales. Showery condition return behind them. Scotland and Northern Ireland have a mix of sunny spells and showers. Outlook: Rather unsettled weather is expected to continue as disturbances move in from the Atlantic. They bring the likelihood of further showers or longer spells of rain, initially focused on southern and central regions. GFS overview for Saturday 29th August - Monday 30th August