This weekend's weather forecast for Southend and Basildon is expected to be largely overcast with periods of rain, according to The Met Office.

Today, both areas will experience cloudy conditions in the morning, with light rain expected to begin mid-morning.

The rain will become more persistent by noon.

Temperatures will reach highs of 15°C, but it will feel cooler due to moderate winds from the south, reaching speeds of up to 17 mph.

By the afternoon, there may be brief sunny intervals, but showers could continue intermittently throughout the day Tomorrow, the weather will remain unsettled.

The morning will be partly cloudy, but rain is expected to develop by late morning.

Southend will experience a higher chance of precipitation, with rain likely in the afternoon and winds picking up to around 19 mph.

Basildon will also see periods of rain, particularly during the afternoon, with wind speeds reaching up to 26 mph.

Temperatures will hover around 15°C in both areas In summary, this weekend will bring rainy and breezy weather to both Southend and Basildon, so be prepared for changing conditions.