EAST MIDLANDS WEATHER: Rain and strong winds to lash region

Here is today’s weather forecast for the East Midlands from the Met Office.

This morning will be misty with low cloud and occasional rain or drizzle. Conditions will improve for a time but further outbreaks of rain will spread in from the west later along with strong winds. It will feel mild with a maximum temperature of 13C.

Tonight, there will be some heavy bursts or rain in places before much clearer and drier conditions spread quickly from the west by midnight. It will be windy. Minimum temperature 5C.