The rest of August looks like we need to make the most of any dry period, however long or short, that swings our way. Any longer settled period is simply just not on the cards. September looks to start mixed but we are now seeing pressure build and become strong

After our brief waft of summer the weather breaks down this weekend. Here are five things to know about the weekend ahead; 1- An Atlantic area of low pressure yet again moves in and brings a sudden halt to this brief summer hit we've just had. 2- Rain and showers are very likely

Let us have a closer look at the current model timings of the rain pushing in on what is a cold front through today. Below are a series of weather charts showing the rain progression and amount from the Arpege (French) model giving what look to be reasonably good timings