The Cheviot (Northumberland) weather

Headline:

Chilly, especially in the wind. Showers easing, sunny spells later.

Today:

A chilly day, especially in the northerly wind, which will be strong on the coast. Mostly cloudy to start, with scattered showers at first. Showers easing during the morning, with sunny spells developing for the afternoon. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Tonight:

Strong winds gradually easing from the north. A dry night, with clear spells allowing temperatures to fall, perhaps giving a ground frost inland. Minimum temperature 1 °C.

Saturday:

Dry for much of Saturday, perhaps with some early bright spells. Cloud thickening during the day, ahead of outbreaks of light rain later. Winds light. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Mostly cloudy Sunday and Monday with outbreaks of generally light rain. Perhaps a little drier and brighter on Tuesday. Light winds. Temperatures near or perhaps a little below average.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 19 Apr 2024

This period will be dominated by high pressure to the northwest of the UK and lower pressure to the southeast over the near continent, and the extent to which of these systems dominates at any particular time. The wind will probably therefore predominantly come from a northerly or easterly direction, so temperatures at least in the east are likely to remain around or a little below average, with any warmer conditions generally further west - and with the sun quite strong, it could feel very warm at times. There should be a reasonable amount of dry weather around, especially in the north and west, but some rain or showers are likely at times, most-likely in the south and east, but amounts are expected to be modest.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 18 Apr 2024

During the early part of May high pressure will probably remain close to the north or northwest UK, with the driest conditions here. Further south and east, especially at first, there is a greater chance of some showers at times. As we move further into May signals are finely balanced between drier than average and wetter than average conditions. As such fairly typical conditions are likely, with some good spells of dry weather just about anywhere, but also some more unsettled, showery interludes. Temperatures overall will probably be near normal, rising through the period, and could trend toward the warm side of average later, with warm days most likely in the west.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Thu 18 Apr 2024