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Met Office Forecasts Wet Weekend for Northwest England as Rain Builds Friday and Eases Sunday

Forecasters highlight the Lake District for the most persistent downpours, with Sunday afternoon offering the best break in the weather.

Overview

  • Rain is expected to spread across the Lake District, Barrow and the Wirral from mid to late Friday afternoon, turning heavier into the evening and overnight.
  • The Lake District is forecast to see the most persistent rain, with precipitation probabilities rising to about 95 percent by late Friday.
  • In Barrow, light showers give way to heavy, persistent rain on Friday evening that continues into the night before easing through Saturday.
  • In the Wirral, rain is due to start around 2pm Friday, with showers and sunny spells on Saturday and a lower chance of rain by evening.
  • Conditions trend drier on Sunday with afternoon sunny intervals, while temperatures stay mild near 4–11°C and UV and pollution levels remain low.