Here is a summary of the latest NWP output for noon on Friday. Issued 0505z,
16 October 2006.

The runs show a wet and windy outlook for much of the UK with low pressure
close to the west.

ECMWF: http://85.214.49.20/pics/Recm1201.gif
Low pressure is centred to the west of the UK with a trough over Scotland.
Winds are WSW'lies for most, although northern Scotland lies under
easterlies. SW'lies affect the UK at T+144 as the trough moves northwards
and there's little change at T+168 with further SW'lies for all.

MetO: http://85.214.49.20/pics/Rukm1201.gif
The MetO run shows a low to the west with SW'lies and SSW'lies across the
UK.

GFS: http://expert.weatheronline.co.uk/pslv_frame.htm
Strong westerlies cover much of the UK with a low east of Scotland. The
winds become SW'lies at T+144 as a trough fills to the west of Scotland and
by day 7 strong southerlies affect all areas, ahead of a new low to the
west.

GEM: http://meteocentre.com/models/glb00_120.html
Unavailable at time of issue.

JMA: http://85.214.49.20/pics/Rjma1201.gif
The Japanese run shows a trough over the UK, leading to SW'lies for England
and Wales and easterlies elsewhere.

NOGAPS: http://85.214.49.20/pics/Rngp1201.gif
Westerlies cover the UK due to a low to the NE and a weak ridge over the
Celic Sea.