With fans heading to Wembley for the FA Cup Finals this weekend, we look at what they can can expect from the weather.
On Saturday, Crystal Palace will face Manchester City in the men’s FA Cup final at 4:30 p.m. under mostly sunny skies. While the day may begin with some cloud cover across parts of England, accompanied by patchy hill fog and light drizzle, particularly in northeast England, these conditions are expected to clear by late morning. London should enjoy a fine and sunny afternoon, with temperatures above average for the time of year. However, a light breeze from the North Sea may bring a slightly cooler feel, especially in more exposed eastern areas.
Saturday night will see low cloud drifting inland from the North Sea, potentially covering parts of central and eastern England. While western and northern regions will remain mostly clear, London may experience some overnight cloud cover and a slight chill, though conditions will remain dry.
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Outlook for Sunday
Sunday brings the Women’s FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Chelsea at 1:30 p.m., also at Wembley. The day will start with areas of low cloud in eastern regions, but these are expected to retreat back to the coast by late morning. London is likely to see clear skies and sunshine by kickoff, with only a low risk of showers in northern England later in the day. Winds will be light to moderate, with a fresh breeze possible along eastern coasts. Temperatures will feel warm or very warm inland, though cooler conditions may persist near the coast.
Temperatures in London are expected to peak at 22°C on Saturday and 21°C on Sunday, meaning fans will need to prepare for warm conditions during the matches.
With high UV levels also expected, fans are advised to bring sun protection and stay hydrated while enjoying what promises to be an exciting weekend of football under bright spring skies.
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Met Office presenter and meteorologist, Aidan McGivern, said: "On Saturday morning there will be rather a lot of cloud, particularly across much of England and East Wales, and that cloud will tend to retreat back towards the east coast during the morning, although a few patches will be a bit more stubborn, perhaps lasting until early afternoon. By mid-afternoon, it's really that North Sea coast where we keep the cloud and a cool breeze, and that will make a difference as far as how the weather feels.
“There will be a lot of cloud and some murky conditions around the far north of Scotland as well. Elsewhere, once that cloud retreats, it's clear blue skies across the board and in the sunshine, out of the breeze, it will be feeling very pleasant. In fact, feeling really quite warm for the time of year. We'll see high UV levels virtually everywhere apart from northern Scotland, and temperatures of 23°C, but more like mid-teens on the North Sea coast, or perhaps a touch lower if we keep the low cloud throughout.
It's been an exceptionally dry, sunny and warm May so far but there is now a sign of a change by the end of May.
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“And then we start Sunday with more low cloud. It tends to creep back in overnight before once more retreating back to the east coast during the morning and into the early afternoon. And by the afternoon on Sunday, it's a repeat of Saturday afternoon, clear blue skies for most, away from that far north and far east coast. Again, a cool breeze coming onto that east coast, but inland we've got some sunshine and some shelter from the breeze. It is going to feel very warm, with temperatures reaching the low 20s. Again, high UV levels, if you're spending time outdoors, make sure you factor that in.”
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