THE persistent rain is gradually due to clear from South Cumbria overnight and it is expected to be drier and brighter tomorrow.

Tomorrow is due to be dry for most with some sunshine, but also a fresher breeze than recently.

However Cumbria is expected to have a few showers during the afternoon.

The maximum temperature is due to be 17°C.

The outlook for Tuesday to Thursday is changeable and often unsettled conditions throughout.

There will be rain or showers for most parts, occasionally heavy, interspersed by brief drier, brighter spells.

It is also due to be windy too, and generally rather cool.