Dry and some sunny spells in northern Scotland and eastern England this afternoon. Storm Pierrick affecting the UK with strong winds in the south, particularly southwest, and rain across Northern Ireland, northern England and parts of the southwest and central England tracking gradually northeast. Heavy thundery downpours in the southeast later and rain turning heavy in Northern England and Scotland tonight. – This is the Met Office UK Weather forecast for the afternoon of 08/04/24. Bringing you today’s weather forecast is Alex Burkill.