Heavy and persistent rain, as well as strong winds across northern England and Wales, will steadily spread southeastwards, with rain turning lighter and winds easing. Brighter skies will follow into the north and west, with scattered heavy showers.

Heavy and persistent rain, as well as strong winds across northern England and Wales, will steadily spread southeastwards, with rain turning lighter and winds easing. Brighter skies will follow into the north and west, with scattered heavy showers.