East Midlands Weather: Rain this afternoon

Today:A mainly dry, cloudy and cool day with light winds, and perhaps some misty conditions in places initially. A band of showery rain is likely to edge into western and southern parts shortly after dark. Maximum temperature 8 deg C (46 deg F).

Tonight:A weakening band of showery rain will continue progress across the region during the evening, becoming mainly light and patchy during the latter part of the night. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature 6 deg C (43 deg F).

Tuesday:Mostly cloudy and grey with the possibility of some light showers initially, then mainly dry. Feeling a touch milder than recent days though. Winds strengthening later ahead of evening rain. Maximum temperature 11 deg C (52 deg F).

to Friday:Cloudy with some rain likely early Wednesday, then drier and milder later. Very mild, dry and windy Thursday morning, with rain later. Mild, breezy, and perhaps mainly dry Friday.