// BBC UK NEWS — CRONACA
Brief break from rain as sunshine returns for weekend
After the spell of showery weather earlier this week, a strong area of high pressure is set to bring bright and sunny weather to much of the UK this weekend.
Daytime temperatures will feel pleasantly warm - though a long way off from the record heat experienced earlier this month.
Nights are expected to be mostly clear, leading to a significant temperature contrast from morning lows to afternoon highs.
While Saturday and Sunday will bring a brief break from the rain for many, unsettled weather will return early next week.
Saturday will get off to a bright and fresh start, as many wake up to a chill in the air.
With morning temperatures in rural areas hovering around 3C, and perhaps only 6-9C in some bigger cities, you would think autumn was just around the corner.
These values are not unusual for the end of August, which can bring larger temperature swings than just a month ago.
Despite that, afternoon highs in northern areas should still warm up to 18C while central and southern parts will reach the low 20s - very close to the average for the end of August.
It is also expected to be dry, bar the odd shower across the Scottish Highlands where more cloud could bubble up.
Light winds, with bright or sunny skies, are expected on Sunday morning after another fresh start to the day.