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Lake District: latest radar
Thursday, 24 May 2012: dawn to dusk
Printable view Forecast issued: 0329 on Thursday, 24 May 2012
Overview for Thursday
Early mist and fog, particularly in the far west near the coast and in the valleys, followed by long periods of sunshine and an isolated sharp shower or two.
| Hazards | Risk | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | No Risk | |
| Heavy snow | No Risk | |
| Storm force winds | No Risk | |
| Gales | No Risk | |
| Severe chill effect | No Risk | |
| Persistent and extensive hill fog | No Risk | |
| Thunderstorms | Low | Isolated sharp showers with a risk of thunder during the afternoon. |
| Heavy persistent rain | Low | Any showers may be slow moving giving a risk of heavy rain for a time. |
| Strong Sunlight | Medium | Long periods of uninterrupted sunshine for most parts of the park, from late morning onwards. |
key to hazards and forecast content
| Dawn to 0900 | 0900 to 1200 | 1200 to 1500 | 1500 to dusk |
 Fog |
 Sunny |
Sunny |
Sunny |
| 0% | 0% | 30% | 20% |
Detailed mountain weather forecast: Lake District
Thursday
Weather
Mist and fog first thing, particularly in the west near the coast and also in valleys, will quickly burn away during the morning. This will leave long extended periods of sunshine with few clouds. However during the afternoon an isolated sharp shower or two might develop.
Visibility
Fog to poor at first, below 100m particularly in the west and at the base of valleys. Elsewhere generally very good or excellent with distant ranges clearly visible.
Hill fog
Nil.
Maximum winds above 500m
Southeast 15mph.
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 10 Celsius in the morning rising to plus 23 Celsius in the afternoon. |
| 900 m | Plus 12 Celsius rising to plus 18 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Above the summit. |
Friday
Weather
Isolated patches of mist or fog in some valleys and the base of slopes in the far east, will be followed by long clear spells with extensive sunshine.
Visibility
Perhaps poor to fog in valleys and the base of east facing slopes in the far east, elsewhere very good to excellent.
Hill fog
Nil.
Maximum winds above 500m
Southeast 25mph with 35-40mph gusts.
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 12 rising to 25 Celsius. |
| 900 m | Plus 12 rising to 20 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Above the summits. |
Outlook
Saturday
Clear and fine with extended periods of sunshine and very good to excellent visibility with views of the summits far in the distance. Hot with the freezing level above the summits. Moderate southeast winds.
Sunday
Another clear and fine day with extended periods of sunshine for much of the day with very good to excellent visibility. However there is a hint of a little low cloud blowing in from the North Sea to eastern facing slopes by the end of the day. Hot with the freezing level above the summits. Moderate southeast winds.
Monday
Increasing cloud from the south and the east with the risk of outbreaks of showery rain during the afternoon. Visibility will remain good for most parts but become moderate to poor in occasional hill fog. Very warm again with freezing level above the summits. Moderate southeast winds.
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