We are fielding dozens of questions from readers about the rain outlook for the coming weekend – both from those hoping it doesn’t spoil their holiday plans, and those with fingers crossed for some drought-easing showers.

A large low pressure system moves closer to the country as the week goes on, as Friday approaches – but rain will be patchy and isolated for the most part…even though some places will get a good dose of some heavy rain.

Check out the rest of the forecast with Philip Duncan, below.