weather forecast

Sunshine will follow the storms, moving slowly across the country from the west.

Temperatures will climb high but the humidity carries a risk of thundery showers.

Amanda Houston Weather Presenter

Fine, dry and warm for many.

After weeks of drab weather, the sun will shine on most of the country for most of Friday.

After heavy rain for many early this morning, it will become drier as we head towards midday.

It's likely to be a miserable day for much of the country, with temperatures barely creeping into the teens.

Parts of northern and eastern England could escape the showers and enjoy a largely dry day.

Some heavy downpours are possible in eastern England. Turning brighter from the south.

It's a mixed bag on the weather front with sunshine for some and thundery showers for others.

The showers will be well scattered with the fewest and lightest in the southwest.