The weekend forecast in five letters... SOGGY

You don't have to be a forecaster to take a guess as to what the weather is going to be like this weekend.

But if you are in the welly boot or umbrella business, you could be in for a profitable few days!

The Met Office five-day forecast is as follows...

Today:
After early patchy rain it will be a mostly dry but cloudy day, especially around windward coasts and hills. Some heavy outbreaks of rain will return into the afternoon but the rain will become lighter into the evening. Feeling milder. Maximum Temperature 12°C.

Tonight:
It will be mostly dry but cloudy tonight. Where the cloud is thickest there'll be some rain but it will be mainly light and patchy. Staying mild and frost free. Minimum Temperature 9°C.

Friday:
Mostly cloudy tomorrow with some patchy rain through the day. Heavier rain will arrive by evening, with strong winds and coastal gales. Maximum Temperature 11°C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Staying unsettled with rain and the risk of gales on Saturday. Showers follow on Sunday into Monday with strong winds and gales likely. Feeling cold.