Weather: Band of rain moving across the UK, drier tomorrow

Today:

Eastern parts starting dry with some sunshine, but showers in the west moving eastwards and then merging into a longer spell of rain, heavy in places with a risk of thunder.

Tonight:

Rain clearing across central and eastern areas, then later becoming drier with clear periods and scattered showers in the west.

Wednesday:

Many places dry with sunny spells, but feeling rather cool in the wind. A few showers in the west with cloud increasing across Northern Ireland later.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Remaining unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain affecting many areas. Rather windy with a risk of coastal gales at times with temperatures around or slightly below average.