as we go through monday night and into tuesday morning. heavy rain moving north for england and wales, but strong or even gale force winds developing in the english channel. could get gusts around 60 mph. parts of east anglia, the south east of england starting tuesday with 50 mph winds, but they will ease as the day goes on. from that system, rain affecting northern parts of england. some outbreaks of rain in north west scotland. sunny with a chance of showers elsewhere, but a cool day for the time of year. stephen foster re on wednesday, plenty of showers around, but by thursday or friday, with high pressure building on, the winds are lighter, there will be sunny spells and it will be pleasant if you get to see sunshine. not plain sailing because there will be further showers around on thursday and friday. there is a met office weather warning out there for rain and thunderstorms today.