We didn't bring you the usual weekly update from the JMA Monthly model in our Look Ahead videos this week as we've been focussing on the shorter-term prospects for you here in the UK and Ireland. So here is a look at the latest 500 hectoPascal height anomaly charts from

In the Gulf of Mexico that is... Latest forecasts from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) suggest the possibility of not just one, but two hurricanes located in the Gulf of Mexico through the early part of next week. As of this writing (Friday evening) we have Tropical Depression 14 (as yet un-named)

A mixed weekend ahead overall with winds easing across the country. Showers and outbreaks of rain continue to affect most areas with the detail following below. 1 - Another blustery day on Saturday with the remnants of Storm Ellen staying close by but moving to the northeast. Winds lighter overall