Thursday 18th June Good morning. This Thursday, 18 June 2026, brings a mixed summer picture across the UK, with the warmest and brightest conditions towards the south and east, while some northern and western areas see more cloud and rain. Across the south-east and eastern England, it will feel warm and rather humid at times, with highs around 25 to 26°C. There may be a little drizzle or patchy rain later in the afternoon, especially across the south-east, but many places should brighten up again into the evening with some pleasant late sunshine. The Midlands and Wales are looking largely dry and settled, with temperatures widely in the low 20s. Cloud may come and go, but there should be enough brightness to make it a decent day for outdoor plans. Further north, northern England has a more changeable feel. The north-west may start fairly quiet but could see rain arriving later in the day, while the north-east is likely to be breezier with some showery rain around. Temperatures here will generally sit between 21 and 23°C, though it may feel cooler where the wind picks up. Scotland will be cooler, with highs closer to 18°C in central and eastern areas, and some rain likely by mid-afternoon. It will not be a washout everywhere, but keep a waterproof handy if you are out and about. Northern Ireland has the wettest start, with spells of rain early in the morning, some of it quite persistent. Conditions should gradually ease later, but it may stay rather damp underfoot for the morning commute. The south-west looks cooler than many other southern areas, particularly near the coast, with temperatures nearer the mid-teens and a fair amount of cloud, perhaps a touch of light rain or drizzle. Winds will be mostly light to moderate, though a little fresher across northern England and some coastal areas. Overall, it is a day of regional contrasts: warm and fairly bright in the south and east, drier and pleasant through the Midlands and Wales, but wetter and cooler at times further north and west.
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A photorealistic whimsical weather globe with spinning raindrops and tiny wind-swept leaves inside a clear dome, showing a red-brick Liverpool street near the waterfront under warm summer cloud. Wet pavements catch a brief late-day shower while patches of soft sun break through, with terraced facades, dockside railings, and a moderate breeze rippling puddles naturally.