The maps go to 7 days ahead and are for 3am, 6am, 9am, midday, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm and midnight. They are generated using data from the Global Forecast System (GFS) run by the National Centre for Environmental Prediction (NCEP). The maps are updated twice daily.
The maps show temperature, wind direction and the dominant weather type for the time period.
Time stamps are provided to give an approximate idea of the local time for which the map is valid.
View GFS model charts
Spring bank holiday weather
Summer 2024 potentially very warm?
Unsettled weather for the early May bank holiday?
Hot and thundery summer?
Will the relentless rain relent for Easter?
Daily weather by email
14 day outlook
Monthly outlook
Seasonal outlook
Christmas weather
See the Model inventory for the full list of model charts and data