Friday's weather forecast: Warm temperatures but heavy rain or showers for many

Showers across the north of England and Northern Ireland will be heavy and thundery at times on Friday.

Scotland will generally be cloudy at first but turning sunnier through the day, with some showers in the south later.

Southern parts of England and Wales will often be rather cloudy, with a few light showers at times.

The top temperature will be 23C (73F).