Helen Plint has the latest weather for the east of the region

Helen has the latest weather for the east of the region Credit: ITV Meridian

Staying cold tonight but mostly dry overnight.

Tonight: Any residual showers at first this evening will soon clear, then becoming largely dry with clear periods. A colder night to follow but most places should remain frost free. Minimum Temperature 5 °C.

Tomorrow: Mostly dry, bright start, but blustery showers developing, with an organised band through the afternoon, and a low thunder and hail risk. Feeling rather cold at times in gusty winds. Maximum Temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday: Rather cold with sunny spells and scattered blustery showers, mainly affecting coastal areas. Overnight frost likely as winds moderate into Saturday. Potential for heavy rain and gales developing early Sunday.