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Cloudy and drizzly in the west

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8 November 2024

Breakfast brief
Cloudy and drizzly in the west

Broadly overcast and milder in the west with some light rain.

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Weather outlook

Temperatures down a notch from the previous day but still remaining under the mild air mass with largely overcast conditions.

The best of the sunshine once again across northern Scotland, while some patchy light rain or drizzle in the west - chiefly for Ireland.

What's coming up in the news

Get ready for the weekend with the latest weather trend this afternoon, and a more focused look at what the weekend will bring on Saturday morning.

Plus, the latest collection of pictures sent in by our users arrives Sunday.

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