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Fine, dry and sunny weather into the weekend
High pressure will remain dominant for the UK through the remainder of the week and into the weekend, bringing largely fine, dry and sunny conditions for many.
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Updated:
15:45 (UTC+1) on Thu 23 Apr 2026
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Staying warm and settled into the weekend. Chilly overnight.
This Evening and Tonight:
A dry night to come with clear spells. Breezy in the southwest, but light winds elsewhere. Mist and fog likely across central and eastern areas, which can become extensive by the morning. Feeling chilly with a rural frost in places.
Friday:
Any mist, fog and low cloud in the east will clear quickly after the sunrise. Another bright and sunny day expected with temperatures slightly higher than Thursday. Generally less windy.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Staying largely fine and dry, with plenty of sunshine through this period. Some overnight fog and frost, mainly in the east. Feeling warm, with temperatures above average for many.
Updated:
16:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 23 Apr 2026
UK long range weather forecast
High pressure is likely to remain centred close to or over the UK through the remainder of April and into early May. This means a continuation of the predominantly dry conditions, likely with a mixture of some cloudier spells and sunnier days. For the most part, rain-bearing weather systems should be kept at bay, though the far west and northwest may seeing a little rain at times, although late in the period perhaps an increasing chance of these coming closer into the UK. Winds will be mostly light, but may be fresher around the coasts at times. For most, temperatures will continue above normal, though it will feel cooler along windward coasts in particular.
Updated:
13:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 23 Apr 2026
A generally more changeable or unsettled spell of weather compared to the previous couple of weeks. This comes about as Atlantic low pressure systems move towards the UK, increasing the chance of periods of heavy rain and perhaps strong winds at times. Towards the middle of the month, weather patterns become increasingly uncertain; however, the wettest and windiest conditions seem most likely to be in the northwest, with the drier and more settled conditions in the southeast. Temperatures will likely be near or a little above normal overall.
Updated:
14:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 23 Apr 2026
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