Rain radarMet Office Nimrod radar composite for the UK and Ireland with Met Office warning areas. Press play to see the last three hours.

Blue: light rain · green and yellow: moderate · orange and red: heavy · magenta: very heavy, possibly hail.

Radar estimates rainfall from echoes off raindrops. It can miss drizzle, over-read in hills or near the coast, and show clutter. Use it alongside the forecast.

Rain: Met Office Nimrod 1 km composite (Open Government Licence) Warnings: Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (Crown copyright). Lightning: paused while we arrange a licensed feed.