The UK is set for a weekend of varied weather, starting with a cool and unsettled Saturday. Blustery showers are expected across the country, with Scotland and Northern England likely to experience the strongest winds and local coastal gales. Northern and eastern regions may also see hail and thunder.
Sunday is forecast to be calmer, with a chilly start and possible grass frost in rural eastern areas. Local fog patches are also likely before lifting to reveal spells of sunshine. Scotland and Northern England are expected to have a drier day, while cloud and patchy rain could move into the south-west by lunchtime, gradually spreading across southern England and Wales.
Looking ahead to next week, temperatures are predicted to rise, bringing milder and more humid conditions. Monday is likely to be grey with patchy rain and hill fog, though brighter spells may develop later. Tuesday is set to be the warmest day, with temperatures in England and Wales potentially reaching 18-21C, several degrees above the mid-October average. However, a deep area of low pressure is expected to bring stormy weather and heavy rain across the north of the UK.