Weather forecast

North West: Mainly sunny, although there is likely to be some showers later. Brisk southerly winds. High 21C (70F).

Northern Ireland: The risk of scattered heavy thundery showers, especially later. Fresh southerly winds. High 20C (68F).

Wales: A mixture of sunshine and scattered showers. Unseasonably gusty south-westerly winds. High 21C (70F).

Midlands: Mostly sunny but with the risk of a few showers at times. Blustery southerly winds. High 23C (73F).

North East/Yorks: Showers clearing this morning, then a dry day with sunshine. Blustery south-westerly winds. High 24C (75F).

Scotland: A mix of sunny spells and a few scattered showers. Unseasonably blustery southerly winds. High 22C (72F).

East Anglia: Dry with long spells of sunshine and just a little cloud. Moderate southerly winds. High 25C (77F).

London/South East: A largely dry and bright day with sunny spells. Strong and breezy south-westerly winds. High 24C (75F).

South: Dry with sunny periods and only a few patches of cloud. Moderate southwesterly winds. High 22C (72F).

South West: Blustery showers are expected, especially during the afternoon. Strong southerly winds. High 22C (72F).

Channel Isles: A mostly dry and fine day with good spells of summer sunshine. Brisk southerly winds. High 22C (72F).

Sea: North Sea: Moderate. Irish Sea: Rough. Channel: Moderate.

UK OUTLOOK TOMORROW: Tomorrow will remain windy and widely unsettled with further blustery showers, though still some occasional sunny spells further eastwards.