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 and damp this evening and for most of tomorrow.
Staying cloudy and damp during the evening, this heavy at times and possibly thundery. Remaining damp overnight, though outbreaks of rain tending to become patchier towards dawn. Staying mild and frost free under cloudy skies. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Another cloudy and damp day, with a chance of some brightness towards late-afternoon, mainly in Cheshire and southern parts of Lancashire. Generally cool, though feeling warmer in any late sunshine. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Generally remaining changeable and unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain at times, mixed in with some sunshine, particularly by Tuesday. Staying warm, with generally light winds.
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Strong signal for a continued build of high pressure across the UK by the middle of next week. This will bring more in the way of dry and fine weather for most areas, although there is still a chance of some showers in places at first, and a risk also of some more persistent rain rounding the high into north-western parts of the country. The high is likely to maintain influence into the weekend before starting to weaken the following week. So a continuation of fine conditions next weekend seems likely, before a return of less settled conditions by the end of the period. Temperatures are expected to be slightly above normal for early May.
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During the longer range outlook period, there is a greater chance of unsettled weather returning, especially across the south. This means that spells of wet weather are likely for most with no particular location more prone than anywhere else. There are no strong signs for any exceptional temperatures either above or below average, but warm days are possible as are some chilly nights.
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