destructive winds which could have an impact on any travel plans. 0ut there this morning, rain is the main story across the country, particularly across england and wales. this huge batch of fairly persistent rain working south was and eastwards. rates up into showers as it goes through. they could be heavy and thundery but if you are heading out, make sure you have something waterproof with you across parts of central and southern england, the midlands, east anglia, south they stay dry for some in the very far south east but the rain will be on its way. on the overnight rain clears and it is a mixture of sunshine and some lively showers, the odd rumble of thunder. blustery conditions, driest conditions across the north east of scotland but even here the showers were gradually developed. the rain reaches east anglia and the southeast with gusty winds through the later stages of the morning and the wind gets stronger across western areas, bringing a mixture of sunshine and showers later