Little change in the latest forecasts for rainfall through to the middle of next week. GFS is as good as any in trying to highlight the probable distribution of rainfall between now (1am Saturday) and the end of Wednesday. Most rain still in northeast Scotland, but some heavier rain may affect southeastern

It seems there is no end to the heat and drought, but as always, the weather does have a habit of evening itself out. That's what will happen, despite the panic currently spreading through a story-starved news media. I wonder how many phrases the word 'crisis' can be appended too? Anyhow, here's the

Latest model runs continue to suggest that most parts of the UK and Ireland will be seeing some rainfall early next week. This is going to be in the form of thundery showers for England, Wales and Ireland, but probably more persistent rain in Scotland. The showery conditions present to biggest problems