UK Weather Forecast: North West England. Quieter 36 hours to end the week

THURSDAY:

Most places dry with warm spells of sunshine.Scattered showers will develop into the afternoon, with a few heavy bursts - especially over the Pennines and Cumbrian Fells. In light of recent flooding and saturated ground, the Met Office have issued a warning to Be Aware of disruption. Highs 23°C.

OVERNGHT:

Showers will fade through the evening to leave a dry night with clear spells. Winds will be light and it may feel a little fresher than recent nights. Lows 11°C.

FRIDAY:

Mainly dry with warm spells of sunshine. Isolated showers will develop, mainly on hills, but these will be lighter and many will miss them. Highs 24°C.

WEEKEND:

Good start on Saturday, but showers will return - these steadily becoming heavier and more widespread again with the risk of hail and thunder. Very warm and humid, especially on Sunday.