Cloudy day with rain or showers for much of the UK

A rather cloudy day with rain or showers for much of the country.

Spells of most persistent rain are expected across parts of Scotland and Wales; and northern England and the Midlands later in the afternoon. There will be scattered showers elsewhere with some bright or sunny spells, with the best of any sunny spells across southern England.

There will be strong winds or gales at times, especially along exposed coasts and across the southern half of the UK through the afternoon. Top temperatures of around 11 Celsius (52 F).