The rain today is expected to gradually clear from the east by this evening, leaving many areas dry with clear spells. However, western areas will continue to see some showers, which may occasionally be heavy. The band of heavy rain will move northeast across much of the UK today but will fragment into heavy showers later in the day. After this, a mixture of sunshine and showers is expected for many. So, the rain will generally last until the evening in eastern parts, while some showers may persist in western areas beyond that time.