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Warnings issued ahead of an unsettled end to the week
The Met Office have issued yellow warnings for wind and rain for parts of Scotland ahead of a spell of wet and windy weather that will sweep across the country.
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Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 07:03; Sunset: 18:45. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: 07:05; Sunset: 18:42. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 07:07; Sunset: 18:40. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy. Sunrise: 07:08; Sunset: 18:38. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 4 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 07:10; Sunset: 18:35. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:12; Sunset: 18:33. UV: Low;
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Thursday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:13; Sunset: 18:31. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Leicester Racecourse
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Chance of precipitation
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≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | 50% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% |
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12°
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12°
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12°
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13°
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13°
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13°
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14°
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13°
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13°
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13°
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9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 11° |
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SSW
19
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S
21
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S
22
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SSW
22
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SW
21
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SW
16
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SW
13
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WSW
10
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WSW
9
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WSW
10
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34 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 21 |
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M | P | P | M | M | G | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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83% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 93% | 94% | 93% | 93% | 93% | 90% |
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UV
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1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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11°
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11°
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11°
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11°
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11°
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11° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 8° | 9° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 10° | 10° |
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WSW
10
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WSW
10
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WSW
10
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WSW
11
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WSW
11
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WSW
10
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SW
10
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SW
10
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WSW
10
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WSW
11
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WSW
12
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WSW
13
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WSW
16
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WSW
16
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WSW
16
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W
16
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W
16
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W
14
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W
12
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WSW
10
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WSW
9
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WSW
10
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WSW
10
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SW
9
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21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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89% | 89% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 90% | 87% | 82% | 74% | 67% | 60% | 58% | 55% | 53% | 58% | 61% | 69% | 72% | 76% | 80% | 83% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% |
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12°
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11°
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10°
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9°
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12°
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15°
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16°
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13°
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11°
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10° | 10° | 9° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 12° | 10° |
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WSW
9
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WSW
8
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WSW
8
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WSW
6
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7
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WNW
9
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WNW
9
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NW
6
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WNW
5
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18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 9 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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86% | 88% | 90% | 90% | 81% | 61% | 57% | 72% | 83% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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10% | <5% | <5% | 10% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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9°
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5
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5
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SW
5
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4
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SSW
8
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SSW
9
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7
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SSW
9
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8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 |
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VG | VG | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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89% | 92% | 93% | 80% | 61% | 62% | 76% | 86% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 20% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 10% | 20% |
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12°
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12°
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10° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° |
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10
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9
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11
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13
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SW
16
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16
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SSW
12
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SW
11
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17 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 21 |
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VG | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
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Humidity
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92% | 94% | 95% | 86% | 75% | 72% | 79% | 87% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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20% | 70% | 80% | 60% | 20% | 30% | 10% | <5% |
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15°
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14°
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10°
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13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 8° |
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SSW
11
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SSW
11
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10
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11
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12
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13
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9
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WSW
10
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20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 18 |
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G | M | M | M | G | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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90% | 92% | 93% | 89% | 78% | 66% | 74% | 81% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 30% | 10% | <5% | <5% |
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9°
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9°
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9°
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12°
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16°
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12°
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7° | 6° | 6° | 10° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 10° |
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WSW
10
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SW
10
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SW
11
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SW
13
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WSW
15
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SW
14
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SW
12
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SW
12
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18 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 22 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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86% | 86% | 86% | 76% | 64% | 65% | 73% | 81% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Medium) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
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WARNING
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Flood alerts in force
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East Midlands weather forecast
Headline:
Rain and strong winds clearing from the west later today.
Today:
Cloud quickly thickening after dawn, with persistent, occasionally heavy, rain and strong winds spreading east. Gales over high ground. Rain clearing from early evening, with clear spells. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Tonight:
Dry with clear spells at first. Cloud increasing from the west with scattered showers, heaviest over the Derbyshire hills. Parts of the east staying dry and clear. Windy. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Saturday:
Another windy day with gales over the Derbyshire hills, scattered showers, especially further west. Also some dry sunny periods, the best of which will be in the sheltered east. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Just an isolated shower over the hills, with winds easing Sunday. Most parts dry with light winds on Monday. Turning cloudy and windy on Tuesday with heavy rain later.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
A northwest/southeast split in weather conditions is likely through the first half of next week, with cloud and occasionally heavy rain in the northwest. Drier conditions will dominate in the southeast, although there is a chance for some rainfall at times. Strong winds probable in the north and northwest, with a risk of gales or severe gales there. Lighter winds likely in the south and southeast. Later in the period, we may see a shift towards drier and more settled weather. Some spells of wetter weather remain likely at times; these are most probable in the northwest but could possibly spread to other areas too. Temperatures likely to be close to average throughout or perhaps slightly above average by the end of the period.
Updated:
Drier and more settled conditions are most likely at the start of the period, though some spells of wetter weather remain possible. Later in October, there is an increasing chance of unsettled conditions developing more widely across the UK for a time. Temperatures most likely to be near normal or slightly above normal.
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