A lengthy period of 'changeable' weather in the UK will continue as meteorologists predict more challenging conditions in the days to come.
Forecasters are keeping a close eye on a number of movements across the Atlantic, with several bands of adverse weather expected to arrive into the weekend and beyond, according to the Met Office.
Showers and blustery winds will move down the country from the northwest on Thursday, with more concentrated "pulses of rain" then appearing in a number of northern areas on Friday.
A short reprieve on a mostly dry Saturday will then be followed by unsettled conditions on Sunday brought by high pressure, a pattern which is expected to repeat until at least the middle of next week.
Speaking in the Met Office's 10 Day Trend report, Alex Deakin said: “The pressure pattern for the next few days will be dominated by low pressure to the north and high pressure to the south.
“Plenty of isobars are on the charts, meaning it’s going to stay pretty blustery. At times we’ll see these weather fronts drifting through, bringing bands of showery rain across the country.
“Up until Saturday, we’re going to see a mixture of sunshine and showers with strong, blustery westerly winds.”
The new forecast comes hot on the heels of an already miserable week weather-wise for some parts, as flash-floods left a number of major roads impassable in Swansea on Wednesday morning.
Three more flood alerts have been issued for the next 24 hours by Natural Resources Wales for the western part of the country.
In England, the Environment Agency has put in place five flood alerts and one 'act now' flood warning for Keswick Campsite in the Lake District.
UK weather forecast:
Unsettled, windy and showery for many.
Today:
Showers or longer periods of rain affecting many northwestern parts, turning heavier later. Mostly dry across the south and east of England with sunny spells. Windy, with coastal gales in the far north.
Tonight:
Rain, heavy at times, affecting much of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Clear spells across England and Wales but a few showers likely in the west. Remaining windy.
Friday:
A band of heavy rain and gusty winds will move steadily southeastwards, though not reaching southeast England until evening. Feeling colder in the northwest with sunny spells and blustery showers.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Mostly fine through Saturday before rain and strong winds spread from the northwest on Sunday, clearing the south on Monday. Often windy, especially in the north. Temperatures close to normal.
