UK Weather: Rain crossing many southern and central areas today

Today:

Rain becoming more widespread across much of England and Wales, heavy in some western areas, although parts of the southeast dry, mild and occasionally bright. Scotland and Northern Ireland seeing bright intervals and showers, winds easing.

Tonight:

Rain easing and sinking into southeastern areas. Central areas of UK largely clear and frosty, the odd fog patch. The northwest still seeing scattered showers, perhaps heavy and wintry.

Tuesday:

Southeastern parts of England starting dull and drizzly, the rain probably spreading to more of the south later. Showers in the north easing, with more sunshine. Central areas mainly sunny.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Fine start in the north Wednesday, but cloud and rain elsewhere spreading to all areas overnight then lingering through Thursday. Probably brighter in the west and north again on Friday.