Christchurch Bay (Barton-on-Sea) (Beach) (Hampshire) weather

Headline:

Outbreaks of rain or showers, then heavier rain spreading north.

Today:

Some bright or sunny spells across the far south and southeast this morning, but perhaps a few sharp showers developing. Elsewhere cloudy with outbreaks of rain gradually easing. This afternoon rain, often heavy, will spread north across the region. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Tonight:

Rain this evening, often heavy. Overnight the rain eases to leave patchy light rain and low cloud. Lowest temperatures across west Hampshire. Risk of coastal gales developing late tonight. Minimum temperature 4 °C.

Sunday:

Showers or longer spells of rain, perhaps locally heavy at times, until this afternoon when dry, brighter conditions spread east. Highest temperatures along the east coast. Risk of coastal gales. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Monday dry and bright. Tuesday fog or low cloud gradually clearing then scattered showers. Wednesday outbreaks of rain or showers arriving, chance of coastal fog. Temperatures gradually rising, becoming milder.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 27 Apr 2024

In the first part of this period, many areas of the UK are expected to see periods of rain or showers. Some of these showers will be heavy and thundery, with the greatest chance of thunderstorms in the southeast. Along with this will be a fair amount of low cloud in the east at times, with spells of coastal fog, but also temperatures generally above average for the time of year. Overall, northwestern parts of the UK are likely to be driest and sunniest. Through the second week, temperatures will return closer to normal, perhaps dipping back below average, but it will also tend to turn gradually drier and more settled, with changeable conditions most likely to hang on longest in the south and southeast.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 26 Apr 2024

In this period, the chances of unsettled weather are slightly less than usual in the north and about the same as usual further south. Therefore, some spells of wet weather are likely for all, but perhaps especially across southern areas with the driest conditions relative to normal probably further north. The chance of below or above average temperatures is fairly balanced overall, but it is worth noting that average temperatures themselves rise by around 1C per week at this time of year.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 26 Apr 2024