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Strong winds and heavy rain mid-week
The Met Office have issued weather warnings for wind and rain ahead of an unsettled spell, with the potential for very strong winds on Wednesday.
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:15; Sunset: 18:39. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Light rain. Sunrise: 07:16; Sunset: 18:36. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to light showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:18; Sunset: 18:34. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 7 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers by lunchtime. Sunrise: 07:20; Sunset: 18:31. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 8 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 07:22; Sunset: 18:29. UV: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 9 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 07:24; Sunset: 18:27. UV: Low;
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Monday 10 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 07:25; Sunset: 18:24. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Alt
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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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North West England weather forecast
Headline:
Breezier on Tuesday with rain at times.
This Evening and Tonight:
Staying dry for most this evening but a few showers are possible across Cumbria. Remaining largely dry overnight with clear intervals, but a band of rain may reach parts of Cumbria later. Becoming breezier overnight and windy on some coasts. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Tuesday:
Pulses of rain will affect much of the region during the day, with heavy bursts likely in places. Brisk winds at first, locally strong around some coasts, but easing later. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Very windy with possible gales on Wednesday. Early rain clearing, followed by sunny spells and isolated heavy showers. Blustery on Thursday and Friday with sunny spells and showers. Generally mild.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
This period is likely to be characterised by unsettled weather with sunny spells and showers or longer periods of rain for most areas. The heaviest and most frequent rain is expected in the west and northwest, while southern areas may remain drier on average. Confidence remains low, with the possibility of more settled conditions building across the UK at some point. Breezy conditions are expected throughout, with coastal gales possible, and the strongest winds are likely to be experienced in the north. Temperatures will generally be close to or slight above normal throughout the period. Early in the period, there is the possibility for cooler nights, bringing the chance of mist or fog in places.
Updated:
Confidence remains low for this period. Sunny spells and showers can be expected for much of the country with the possibility for longer periods of rain at times. However, the start of the period may be characterised by drier spells, bringing risk of fog and mist. Temperatures are likely to remain slightly above normal throughout the period.
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