Heading for the hills? 🌄
There will be some great views today, but it's still worth checking the forecast before you go out.
See our forecasts for mountainous areas ⤵️
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The odd spot of rain across Scotland and Northern Ireland first thing on Sunday ☔
Otherwise, mostly dry with plenty of bright spells, though the odd light shower is possible 🌥️
Feeling warmer than yesterday for many western areas 🌡️
Showers continue for a time this evening across parts of Scotland before gradually fading ☔
Some late evening sunshine in the south, with a mix of cloud and clearer skies elsewhere 🌜
Winds easing as the night goes on 🍃
The further north you go across the UK today, the more cloud you’ll encounter ☁️
Clearer skies across much of the south, while showers bring more cloud to much of Scotland 🛰️
ALT A satellite image of the UK showing clear skies across much of the south, but more in the way of cloud a lot of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern and eastern England.
Temperatures are on the rise for many, but don’t be fooled as it won’t all be warm sunshine, with showers and spells of rain in the forecast next week 🌡️🌦️
Here's a snap of Rosie enjoying the sunshine in Felixstowe 🌥️
Rain or shine, we'd love to see your weather pics 📸
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ALT A picture of a dog, sat on the beach, enjoying the sunshine in Felixstowe.
An unsettled afternoon in Scotland with plenty of showers 🌧️
A few may drift into northern areas at times, where it will also be rather breezy 🍃
Otherwise, further south, its a warm afternoon with sunny spells and lighter winds 😎
Today is the start of #DrowningPreventionWeek.
By following the simple advice in the Water Safety Code from our partners @RLSSUK, you and your loved ones can have a fun and safe experience around our waterways ⤵️
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ALT Text says: Make sure you know the Water Safety Code. Stop and think, stay together, in an emergency call 999 and float.
ALT Text says: Knowing what risks to look for and what to do in an emergency can help keep you and your friends safe.
It's less than 2 weeks until the summer solstice and UV levels are high.
Even if it's not hot, you'll still damage your skin if not protected from the sun ☀️
Watch Alex explain how UV affects our health ⤵️
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A cloudy and showery start in parts of Scotland this Saturday 🌦️
Some cloud and showers may drift into Northern Ireland and parts of northern England at times, accompanied by a brisk breeze ☁️
Otherwise, it’s a fine start for most, with warm sunshine developing 😎
Remaining showery across Scotland, with a few showers filtering into parts of Northern Ireland and the far north of England 🌦️
Otherwise, it’s a fine evening for most, with some late sunshine developing, though it will remain breezy 🌥️
El Niño has been declared this week. But is there any link to higher temperatures forecast in the UK later this month? 🌡️
Watch Alex explain that the main impacts from El Niño are likely to be felt here from the autumn ⤵️