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 moreCloudy on Sunday but brightening up whilst becoming warmer.
Generally cloudy with residual spells of light rain or drizzle, especially in the northwest where these will be more frequent. Perhaps staying largely dry around Newcastle Upon Tyne though, with a chance of clear spells at times. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
Mostly cloudy with perhaps a few outbreaks of light rain or drizzle over the Cheviots but brighter and largely dry elsewhere. The odd afternoon shower around Newcastle. Feeling warmer. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Warm on Monday, with sunny spells and heavy showers. Cooler on Tuesday, with low cloud and drizzle but some afternoon showers likely. Back to sunny spells and showers on Wednesday.
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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.
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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.
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