Heavy rain clearing eastwards

By Brian Gaze

[Published 06:15 07/10/2026]

Heavy outbreaks in central and eastern England steadily clear today, with the wet weather suppressing temperatures and making it feel much chillier than in recent days. The outlook is changeable and autumnal, with further showers or longer spells of rain at times.

Heavy rain clearing eastwards

Heavy outbreaks of rain in central and eastern England steadily clear through the day, but it is likely to remain wet in the far southeast until the early evening. Areas to the north and west have a mix of sunny spells and showers. Quite windy.

It will feel a lot cooler than recently in wet parts of the south. Temperatures range from 9°C in northern Scotland to 14°C in the south east. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

UKV, Wednesday 7th October [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Showers continue in the east. Elsewhere, it becomes dry and clear periods lead to a cold night. Patchy ground frost develops in the northern half of the UK.

Tomorrow:
Showers in the east clear, leaving dry and bright conditions across the UK. However, cloud builds in the west, and outbreaks of rain spread across Northern Ireland and into western Britain. Feeling rather cool.

UKV, Thursday 8th October [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Friday: Outbreaks of rain clear from the south east and north east early on. All areas then have sunny spells and showers in a brisk westerly flow. Showers could merge into longer spells of rain in southern and central regions.

Outlook: Changeable. Showers or longer spells affect much of the UK, but there should be a reasonable amount of dry weather, especially in the south. Temperatures fluctuate, with a mix of cooler and milder days. 

GFS overview for Friday 9th October - Sunday 11th October