Here is a summary of the latest NWP output for noon on Wednesday. Issued
0546z, 29 Apr 06.

The models show a battle looming between high pressure to the east and an
Atlantic low to the west or NW. Southerlies will be the result in the medium
term, as the low won't be able to make much progress eastwards. Some areas
(more likely the north and west) will see a fair bit of rain, while other
areas should stay dry and sunny - SE England in particular is likely to see
the driest weather.

ECMWF: http://217.160.75.104/pics/Recm1201.gif
SW'lies cover the UK with a deep low to the NW. Winds become southerlies at
T+144 as a trough approaches from the west and by T+168 a trough over
southern England brings easterlies across the UK.

MetO: http://217.160.75.104/pics/Rukm1201.gif
Southerlies and SE'lies cover the UK as the result of a trough to the SW.
The trough moves northwards at T+144, leading to southerlies over Scotland
and Northern Ireland with variable winds elsewhere.

GFS: http://217.160.75.104/pics/Rtavn1201.png
Deep and complex low pressure is located to the NW, resulting in southerlies
for most areas. Winds ease over England and Wales at T+144 as the lows fill
and by T+168 a weak trough brings southerlies to Scotland. Elsewhere winds
are SW'lies over Northern Ireland and light southerlies over England and
Wales.

GEM: http://meteocentre.com/models/glb00_120.html
A trough is located to the west, leading to SSE'lies and southerlies.

JMA: http://217.160.75.104/pics/Rjma1201.gif
Strong southerlies cover much of the UK, this time with a deep low just to
the west of Scotland. Southerlies persist at T+144 as the low moves
westwards and fills.

NOGAPS: http://217.160.75.104/pics/Rngp1201.gif
Unavailable today.