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Unseasonable October warmth to come
Warmer weather is on the way for much of the UK, though rain dominates the outlook for much of Scotland.
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 7 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Saturday 7 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 8 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 23 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Sunday 8 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 23 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 9 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 22 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Monday 9 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 22 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
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Tuesday 10 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;Tuesday 10 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Braintree
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Chance of precipitation
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12° | 12° |
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WSW
12
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WSW
11
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24 | 23 |
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VG | G |
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Humidity
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72% | 75% |
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UV
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- | - |
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10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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12° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° |
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WSW
10
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11
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10
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10
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WSW
9
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9
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9
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8
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8
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9
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9
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WSW
10
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WSW
10
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WSW
10
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WSW
10
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10
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11
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10
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9
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9
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9
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11
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11
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11
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22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
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G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | VG |
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Humidity
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78% | 77% | 79% | 80% | 83% | 84% | 85% | 86% | 85% | 82% | 79% | 76% | 71% | 66% | 63% | 58% | 56% | 60% | 65% | 66% | 68% | 69% | 72% | 75% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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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10% | 10% | 20% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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15°
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14°
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14°
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14°
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16°
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20°
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18°
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16°
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12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 16° | 14° |
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SW
12
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SW
12
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SW
11
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SW
11
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SW
13
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14
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WSW
13
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WSW
10
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WSW
10
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24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 19 |
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VG | VG | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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77% | 79% | 84% | 87% | 78% | 65% | 61% | 72% | 82% |
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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% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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15°
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13° | 13° | 12° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 18° | 16° |
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WSW
10
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10
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WSW
10
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11
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WSW
10
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WSW
9
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SW
6
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SW
6
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20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 11 |
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VG | VG | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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87% | 91% | 92% | 80% | 67% | 65% | 81% | 85% |
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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% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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15°
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15° | 14° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 21° | 17° | 15° |
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SW
6
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5
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5
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6
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8
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8
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7
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7
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11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 |
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VG | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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88% | 91% | 90% | 76% | 60% | 57% | 73% | 78% |
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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% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% |
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15°
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14°
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14°
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17°
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21°
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22°
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18°
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17°
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14° | 13° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 21° | 17° | 16° |
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SW
7
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WSW
7
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WSW
7
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WSW
7
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WSW
7
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WSW
8
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WSW
7
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SSW
7
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13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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81% | 84% | 89% | 79% | 67% | 65% | 82% | 86% |
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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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<5% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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16°
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15°
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14°
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15° | 14° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 15° |
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WSW
7
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WSW
7
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WSW
7
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WSW
9
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WSW
10
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WSW
10
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WSW
9
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WSW
9
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13 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 17 |
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VG | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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89% | 92% | 92% | 81% | 68% | 68% | 76% | 81% |
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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.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
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 (Moderate) | 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.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
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WARNING
Flood alerts in force
for England
Flood alerts in force
for England
East of England weather forecast
Headline:
Largely dry with some clear spells overnight.
This Evening and Tonight:
Any showers soon clearing, with some brightness before dusk. A mostly cloudy and dry night ahead. Cloud thickening from the west toward dawn. Winds generally light strengthening on the coast towards dawn. Minimum temperature 11 °C.
Thursday:
Largely cloudy throughout the day, occasional bright or sunny spells in the afternoon. Spells of rain moving into the north of the region during the evening, then spreading southwards overnight. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Mostly fine and dry, with long spells of sunshine. Breezy on Friday, but generally light winds throughout. Feeling unusually warm for the time of year, with temperatures well above average.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Cloudy in the north on Monday and Tuesday with some rain at times, heaviest and most prolonged in the far north. Elsewhere the fine, dry and warm spell from the weekend likely continuing. Increasingly unsettled and cooler from the middle of next week with some rain expected for most areas, but particularly so in the north and west, where some spells of heavy and persistent rain are possible at times. Later next week further spells of wind and rain are possible, particularly in the northwest, but perhaps generally drier with lighter winds in the south and east. A chance of coastal gales at times. Temperatures probably remaining close to average, with a low chance in the south that warm air could linger for a time.
Updated:
An unsettled start to the period, with potentially a wetter than average spell, but still with some drier interludes between periods of rain. Gales or severe gales possible at times, but no more than expected for the time of year. Later in the period there is a possibility that longer settled periods may develop, along with an enhanced risk of overnight fog. Temperatures likely milder than average overall with reduced risk of overnight frost.
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