A mixed weekend of sunshine and showers
Whilst we are likely to see some showers at times, there will be plenty of warm sunny weather for many.
Read moreA damp start for some, but turning drier and brighter.
It will be a damp and cloudy start in the north, though it'll turn drier in the afternoon with some bright or sunny spells in the south, spreading northwards. Feeling warmer, particularly in the sunshine and light winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
A mostly dry night will follow with light winds and clear spells. The odd shower is possible in the north with patchy mist or fog in the south. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Mostly dry with sunny spells on Bank Holiday Monday with just the odd shower possible in the afternoon. Feeling warm in the sunshine and light winds. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
High pressure builds throughout the period bringing settled conditions. Mostly dry with sunny spells and the odd shower. Light winds. Feeling warm by day and relatively mild overnight.
Updated:
There is a strong signal for high pressure across the UK at the start of this period, bringing a good deal of fine and dry weather for most areas, though with patchy mist and fog in places each morning. Northwestern parts of the UK are likely to be the exception to this, with more in the way of cloud and rain at times here. The high is likely to maintain its influence into the weekend before starting to weaken during the following week. So a continuation of fine weather through the weekend seems likely for most, before a return of less settled conditions during the following week. Temperatures are expected to be slightly above normal for early May, with some very warm days possible.
Updated:
During the longer range outlook period, there is a greater chance of unsettled weather returning across the UK. This means that spells of wet weather are likely for most, with no particular location more prone than anywhere else. The chances of above or below average temperatures are fairly balanced, but at this time of year this means that some warm days are likely.
Updated: