BBC Weather UK

Check the BBC Weather forecast for your area this morning if you are heading out, as a band of rain moves east across the UK. The Met Office data that powers the service shows a dry start for many, but showers develop by midday.

What is the BBC Weather forecast for today?

A low-pressure system sitting west of Ireland will bring cloud and rain to Northern Ireland and western Scotland first thing. This rain pushes into northern England and Wales by lunchtime, while the south-east stays dry and bright until late afternoon. Temperatures range from 12°C in Glasgow to 17°C in London. The weather radar shows the rain band weakening as it moves south.

How reliable is the BBC Weather 14-day forecast?

The BBC Weather 14-day outlook uses the Met Office global model, which is reliable for general trends but less accurate beyond day seven. For the coming week, expect unsettled conditions with spells of rain, especially across northern areas. The long range weather forecast suggests a drier interlude by the end of next week, though confidence is low.

What about the BBC Weather app and other regions?

The BBC Weather app gives hourly updates and push alerts for your saved locations. For weather tomorrow, the app shows a similar pattern: rain clearing east, then brighter spells and scattered showers. In bbc weather scotland, expect persistent rain in the west and lighter showers in the east. For bbc weather europe, the app indicates a dry, warm start to the week across France and Spain, with thunderstorms developing later.