Murky start, then bright and mild
A grey start for most, with mist, fog and low cloud across much of the region and hill fog on the fells. There could be some patchy light rain or drizzle over southern and central Cumbria this morning. Merseyside, Cheshire and the Fylde coast should brighten first, by late morning.
This afternoon will be dry for nearly everyone. Bright or sunny spells will become more widespread, though low cloud may linger longest over the Lake District and the Pennine hills. It will feel mild, with highs of 13C to 15C in the lowlands but nearer 9C to 12C on higher ground.
It stays dry tonight, with clear spells and temperatures dropping quickly after dark to around 7C. Mist and fog patches are likely to form in rural spots. Winds will stay light and southerly, with gusts mostly 10 to 15 mph inland. Exposed coasts and fells could see gusts of 20 to 25 mph, and the highest Pennine tops could see up to 30 mph this evening.
