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Yorkshire Dales: forecast wind
Thursday, 24 May 2012: dawn to dusk
Printable view Forecast issued: 0405 on Thursday, 24 May 2012
Overview for Thursday
Perhaps some low cloud, hill and valley mist or fog to start, mainly in the east, then predominantly dry with sunny periods. A small risk of an isolated thunderstorm later.
| 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 | Low risk of an isolated thunderstorm late afternoon or evening. |
| Heavy persistent rain | No Risk | |
| Strong Sunlight | High | Prolonged sunny periods will lead to a high risk of sunburn if unprotected. |
key to hazards and forecast content
| Dawn to 0900 | 0900 to 1200 | 1200 to 1500 | 1500 to dusk |
 Sunny intervals |
 Sunny |
Sunny |
Sunny intervals |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
Detailed mountain weather forecast: Yorkshire Dales
Thursday
Weather
Perhaps some low cloud, hill and valley mist or fog to start, mainly in the east. This clearing through the morning, to leave a predominantly dry and bright afternoon with sunny periods. A low risk of a thunderstorm developing later. Feeling warm in light winds, locally very warm in sheltered places, with a risk of sunburn in prolonged sunny spells.
Visibility
Poor or very poor in any early valley mist or fog, otherwise moderate or good.
Hill fog
Broken hill fog from the valleys up to around 600m, mainly in the east, clearing by around mid-morning.
Maximum winds above 400m
Northerly 5mph, becoming easterly 8-12mph.
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 11 Celsius rising to plus 25 Celsius. |
| 700 m | Plus 15 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Well above the top of the hills. |
Friday
Weather
Dry with plenty of sunshine and very good visibility. Feeling very warm in sheltered valleys, but strong easterly winds will make it feel cooler on the peaks. Risk of sunburn with prolonged sunny periods.
Visibility
Generally good or very good.
Hill fog
Nil.
Maximum winds above 400m
East or southeast 30 to 35mph.
Temperature
| Valleys | Plus 12 Celsius rising to plus 23 Celsius. |
| 700 m | Plus 14 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Well above the top of the hills. |
Outlook
Saturday
Another dry, sunny day with very good visibility, and strong easterly winds making it feel cooler on the peaks. However, it will still feel warm in sheltered valleys, with a risk of sunburn.
Sunday
Dry with plenty of sunshine, though remaining very breezy with a strong easterly wind, making it feel cooler on the peaks. It will remain warm in sheltered valleys, with the risk of sunburn continuing in prolonged sunny periods.
Monday
Still dry with plenty of sunshine and the east to southeast wind easing. Still warm in sheltered valleys, with the risk of sunburn continuing in prolonged sunny periods.
Malham
Altitude 511 metres
Rainfall measured at 03:00 Thursday, 24 May 2012
- Last 24 hours 0.0 mm
- Last 48 hours 0.0 mm
- Last 72 hours 0.0 mm
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