Wednesday afternoon's weather for the west of the region

Cool and cloudy with some patchy rain arriving across Dorset, Wiltshire, Sussex, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Cloudy and dry for most areas throughout the day, but some light rain is possible in Kent through the morning, spreading westwards during the late afternoon and evening as winds increase. Maximum temperature 10 deg C (50 deg F).

Cloudy with patchy light rain during the first part of the night although becoming mostly dry. The northeasterly breeze strengthening around the coast. Minimum temperature 6 deg C (43 deg F).

Thursday, mainly dry with patchy cloud and some bright spells. The brisk northeasterly wind will persist with this strong around the coast. Maximum temperature 11 deg C (52 deg F).

Outlook for Friday to Sunday, it will remain dry on Friday with sunny spells and winds easing. Cloudier over the weekend and mainly dry although a few spots of light rain are possible by Sunday.