An improving picture with sunshine through the day, but brisk winds, especially in the north.

A widespread blustery day for the UK and Ireland, with the strongest winds across Scotland and Northern England, locally gusting up to 50 mph, particularly downwind of the Cairngorms and Pennines. Western exposed coasts of Ireland will also see winds gust 40 - 45 mph.

Otherwise, a damp and cloudy start in the south-east with showery rain clearing eastwards, with some showers across western Scotland too. However increasing amounts of sunshine will develop through the day.

Clouding over once again from the south-west through the evening and overnight, bringing some patches of rain.

Weekend plans? Make sure you check the latest video weather trend this afternoon for the latest outlook for the days ahead.

Plus, the summer days are winding down and so are the daylight hours, learn more on Saturday. We also have the latest collection of user images in the UK and Ireland, plus a look at the Perseid meteor shower which peaks next week.

Each morning, we take a trip around the world, courtesy of pictures sent in by our international users around the globe!

We share the best shots from the UK and Ireland every Sunday right here, and on our social channels through the week.

If you want to get involved, just tap the image icon in the app, or use our dedicated uploaders for the UK or Ireland.