Weather forecast: warm sunny spells

Weather for the west of the region.

Weather for the east of the region.

Today:Warm sunny spells. Isolated light showers possible in the late afternoon, but most areas staying dry. Maximum temperature 25 deg C (77 deg F).

Tonight:Any showers will ease in the evening to leave a dry night with light winds. Most places will become cloudy through the night. Minimum temperature 13 deg C (55 deg F).

Thursday:Mostly dry with sunny spells developing through the morning. There is a risk of scattered, heavy and perhaps thundery showers during the afternoon, most likely in the west. Maximum temperature 27 deg C (81 deg F).

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:Sunny spells with a risk of heavy, thundery showers Friday. Most likely a dry weekend but a few showers still possible Saturday afternoon. It will become increasingly hot.