Weather: Stormy weather on the way

This Evening and Tonight:

A band of rain from the west will spread across the region this evening.

This will clear in the early hours when strong winds will develop; these strengthening close to gale force in coastal areas by dawn.

Minimum Temperature 3 °C.

Tomorrow:

Severe gales will bring disruption this morning with a squally band of rain moving eastwards.

Brighter spells in the afternoon, but snow expected for Southern Scotland, the Pennines and Cumbrian hills.

Maximum Temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

It's a settled picture for Friday with some sunny spells and lighter winds.

It will turn wetter and windier once again through the weekend with only a few brighter moments.