Wet weather in places this weekend

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[Published 07:00 27/04/2024]

Overcast and damp in Devon. Posted by brian gaze

The weather this weekend will be a very mixed bag. Outbreaks of rain affect the south at times today and tomorrow the wet conditions extend northwards. Next week temperatures are forecast to rise and it is likely to become quite warm. (If you would like to browse the website without adverts and contribute to its ongoing development, explore the payment options, see below)


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Saturday starts with outbreaks of rain in the south. In central and northern areas it is mostly dry and there has been quite a widespread frost.

This morning the rain in the south eases, but through the afternoon further heavy bursts develop. Areas to the north have a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. Over high ground in Scotland they fall as sleet or snow. 

Temperatures range from 8°C to 13°C. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UK Met Office UKV, cloud and rain, 15:00 Saturday 27th April

Tonight heavy outbreaks of rain push northwards across much of England and Wales. In the south east and East Anglia the rain eases, but heavy and thundery showers develop later. In Scotland and Northern Ireland it will be dry and clear skies allow quite a widespread frost to form.

Tomorrow outbreaks of rain affect much of central and eastern Britain, with the heaviest bursts becoming focused on the north east. In south western England, Wales, northern Ireland and western Scotland a few showers are possible, but it should be mostly dry. Cold in the wet areas.

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UK Met Office UKV, temperatures, 15:00 Sunday 28th April

Warmer next week

During Monday showery spells of rain spread across northern and western areas. To the south and east it remains dry and it will be warmer than recently. Temperatures could reach 18C in East Anglia and the south eastern corner. 

Tuesday is expected to be quite mixed. Patchy outbreaks of rain are possible in the east and in western counties scattered showers are likely. There should also be sunny spells in the west and it may become quite warm.

Wednesday may be quite warm and humid. There is a risk of heavy and thundery showers in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland should be mostly dry.

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GFS, surface pressure and precipitation, 15:00 Wednesday 1st May

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Overcast and damp in Devon. Posted by brian gaze

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