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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: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: 06:56; Sunset: 18:42. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 30 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Fog changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 06:58; Sunset: 18:40. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 1 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to light showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: 06:59; Sunset: 18:37. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 07:01; Sunset: 18:35. 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. Cloudy. Sunrise: 07:03; Sunset: 18:33. 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. Cloudy. Sunrise: 07:04; Sunset: 18:30. UV: Low;
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Wednesday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to clear by early evening. Sunrise: 07:06; Sunset: 18:28. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Saffron Walden
| Time | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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15°
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15°
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16°
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15°
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14°
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14°
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13°
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12°
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11°
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11°
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14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 11° | 10° | 9° |
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N
5
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N
7
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NNW
7
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NNW
7
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NNW
6
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NNW
5
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NNW
5
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NNW
5
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NNW
6
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NNW
6
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7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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55% | 50% | 50% | 52% | 59% | 68% | 73% | 82% | 87% | 90% |
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UV
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3 | 2 | 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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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 80% | 90% | ≥95% | ≥95% | ≥95% | 90% | 90% | 40% |
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10°
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9°
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8°
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8°
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8°
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7°
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7°
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6°
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7°
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9°
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12°
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13°
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14°
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15°
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15°
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15°
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15°
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13°
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13°
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13°
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13°
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13°
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14°
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14°
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9° | 8° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 11° | 11° |
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NNW
5
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NNW
4
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NW
4
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NW
5
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WNW
4
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WNW
4
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WNW
4
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W
3
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SSW
3
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SSW
5
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SSW
7
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SSW
11
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SSW
13
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SSW
15
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SSW
16
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SSW
16
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SSW
17
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SSW
18
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SSW
20
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SSW
23
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SSW
21
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SSW
19
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SW
15
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WSW
13
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13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 29 | 25 |
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VG | VG | G | G | G | G | VP | VP | M | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | M | M | M | P | M | M | G | VG |
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Humidity
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92% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 97% | 98% | 98% | 96% | 91% | 82% | 74% | 68% | 64% | 63% | 64% | 66% | 82% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 92% | 93% | 93% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 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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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 40% | 30% | <5% | <5% |
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13°
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13°
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12°
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11°
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14°
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16°
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17°
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14°
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13°
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11° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 12° | 11° |
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WSW
12
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W
11
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WSW
11
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WSW
11
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WSW
15
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W
16
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W
15
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WSW
11
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WSW
11
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25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 21 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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92% | 92% | 90% | 90% | 80% | 62% | 56% | 70% | 81% |
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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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<5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% |
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13°
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12°
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12°
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13°
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16°
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16°
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13°
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12°
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11° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 14° | 14° | 12° | 10° |
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WSW
11
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WSW
9
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W
8
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WNW
10
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WNW
11
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WNW
12
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WNW
7
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WNW
7
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20 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 13 |
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G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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86% | 92% | 93% | 82% | 59% | 54% | 68% | 77% |
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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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<5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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10°
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9°
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9°
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13°
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16°
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16°
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14°
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12°
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9° | 8° | 7° | 12° | 15° | 15° | 13° | 11° |
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W
7
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6
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6
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6
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WSW
6
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SW
6
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SSW
5
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SSW
6
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12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 11 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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85% | 90% | 91% | 78% | 64% | 61% | 77% | 84% |
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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% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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11°
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11°
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11°
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14°
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17°
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18°
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15°
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14°
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10° | 9° | 9° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 12° |
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SSW
6
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SSW
7
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S
7
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S
9
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SSW
13
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SSW
13
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SSW
10
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SSW
10
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11 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 18 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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90% | 92% | 93% | 83% | 72% | 68% | 78% | 88% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 2 | 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% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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14°
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14°
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13°
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14°
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16°
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15°
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13°
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12°
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12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 10° |
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SSW
10
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SW
9
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WSW
8
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WSW
9
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W
10
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WSW
9
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SW
8
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WSW
8
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19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 14 |
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G | M | M | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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92% | 93% | 94% | 85% | 73% | 71% | 77% | 83% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 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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East of England weather forecast
Headline:
Sunny spells and scattered showers on Thursday.
Today:
Any early cloud or mist or fog patches soon clearing to sunny spells. Scattered blustery showers will develop, however many parts of the south staying dry. Perhaps a touch milder than recent days. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Tonight:
Dry and clear this evening and overnight with winds easing light. Turning chilly with fog patches, dense in places, forming inland after midnight. Minimum temperature 3 °C.
Friday:
After a fine morning cloud thickening from the west with long periods of occasionally heavy rain and strong winds spreading east. Rain clearing by midnight. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Windy on Saturday with occasional showers and long clear or sunny spells. Mostly dry on Sunday and Monday with variable cloud and light winds.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
A mixture of sunny spells and showers or longer periods of rain is expected at the start of October. 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, and drier conditions in the southeast. Winds generally light, but likely stronger in the northwest. 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 periods of wetter weather remain probable. 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.
Updated:
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