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UK Outlook for Saturday 26 Apr 2014 to Monday 5 May 2014:An unsettled end to next week with showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, although there will be some drier, brighter spells too, most likely in the northwest of the UK. It will be breezy at times, particularly in the northwest. Chilly in the rain and along windward coasts, however it will feel warm where it remains bright. The following week is likely to remain changeable, especially for the south and east of the UK at first, though some brighter periods are still likely. Temperatures are expected to gradually lower through the week, with an increasing risk of frost in the north. This unsettled pattern of weather is expected to continue into May, but with signs that temperatures may slowly return to nearer normal. Updated: 1156 on Mon 21 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Monthly Outlook Summary What will the next month have in store? In the lead up to the Easter weekend high pressure looked to be well and truly in charge of the weather with bright and sunny conditions dominating much of the UK. But, in true British style this calm weather could not quite manage to stay all the way through the bank holiday and was nudged away slowly by an area of low pressure pushing up from the south through Easter day. However, the fortunes didn't turn for everyone, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England have been bathed in some glorious sunshine over the bank holiday, temperatures peaking at 19C (66F) in North West Scotland on Easter Saturday. What has the weather got for us in the coming month? Read on to find out more... Monday 21 April—Sunday 27 April Battleground The weather next week looks to be a real mix as a battle between easterly and westerly winds sets up. Westerly winds chose low pressure as their weapon; areas will try and push into the UK from the west and south west, especially later on in the week. Whereas, Easterly winds will be backed up by an area of high pressure sitting to the northeast of the UK. With the UK stuck in the battleground computer models are having real problems determining the winner. It looks currently like most of us will see a healthy mix of both; some sunny spells mixed equally with some showers. The far south and southwest is likely to see the most rain with the extreme north favouring best with plenty of sunnier spells. Monday 28 April—Sunday 11 May What will May start like? Although the battle doesn't look like it's going to be over as we head into May signs do point to the westerly winds taking the upper hand. Areas of low pressure should start to nudge further north with an easterly breeze bringing with them some longer spells of rain for England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland should retain the lion's share of the brightness with the driest conditions. It could be fairly warm where the sun shines; through high pressure remaining to the northeast will keep an easterly breeze knocking temperatures down a couple of degrees by the coasts. Monday 12 May—Sunday 25 May Hello westerly winds As we look further ahead in the forecast we also may have to finally wave goodbye to the area of high pressure that has been flirting with the UK for some time. The weather looks unsettled as we move through May with areas of low pressure affecting the whole country at times. Cloudier skies for all would give temperatures below the seasonal norm and rainfall totals slightly above average. Next week As we move ahead to the forecast for June; what can we expect? http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook

UK Outlook for Monday 5 May 2014 to Monday 19 May 2014:There remain no strong, discernable signals for any particular weather type to dominate through the first half of May. This leaves conditions more likely than not to be mixed with unsettled spells and showers or longer outbreaks of rain, interspersed with periods of largely fine and dry weather. By day, temperatures are likely to often be near average, though at this time of year this would still leave conditions feeling pleasant in sunshine when winds are light. Southern regions probably have the best chance of above average maxima, whilst some north-western parts may be slightly below average at times. Nights, meanwhile, may be chilly with a touch of frost possible. Updated: 1233 on Sun 20 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Friday 25 Apr 2014 to Sunday 4 May 2014:An unsettled end to next week with showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, although there will be some drier, brighter spells too, most likely in the northwest of the UK. Generally windy with a risk of gales in the southwest. Chilly in the rain and along windward coasts, however it will feel warm where it remains bright. The end of April is likely to remain changeable, especially for southern parts. Brighter periods too, these most lengthy in the north or northwest where it should be driest. Rather warm in brighter spells, though an easterly breeze will tend to keep northern and eastern areas cooler. This pattern of weather is expected to continue into May, but temperatures may decrease with some colder nights possible. Updated: 1126 on Sun 20 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 4 May 2014 to Sunday 18 May 2014: There remain no strong, discernable signals for any particular weather type to dominate through the first half of May. This leaves conditions more likely than not to be mixed with unsettled spells and showers or longer outbreaks of rain, interspersed with periods of largely fine and dry weather. By day, temperatures are likely to often be near average, though at this time of year this would still leave conditions feeling pleasant in sunshine when winds are light. Southern regions probably have the best chance of above average maxima, whilst some north-western parts may be slightly below average at times. Nights, meanwhile, may be chilly at times with a touch of frost possible. Updated: 1306 on Sat 19 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 24 Apr 2014 to Saturday 3 May 2014: An unsettled end to next week with showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times, although there will be some drier, brighter spells too, especially in the northwest. Windy in the north initially and then more generally with a risk of gales in the southwest. Chilly in the rain and in the wind along eastern coasts, however it will feel warm where it remains bright. The end of April is likely to remain changeable, especially for southern parts. Brighter periods too, these most lengthy in the north or northwest where it will be driest. Rather warm in brighter spells, though an easterly breeze will tend to keep northern and eastern areas cooler. This pattern is expected to persist into May, but temperatures may decrease with some colder nights possible. Updated: 1123 on Sat 19 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 3 May 2014 to Saturday 17 May 2014: There remain no strong, discernable signals for any particular weather type to dominate through the first half of May. This leaves conditions more likely than not to be mixed with unsettled spells and showers or longer outbreaks of rain, interspersed with periods of largely fine and dry weather. By day, temperatures are likely to often be near average, though at this time of year this would still leave conditions feeling pleasant in sunshine when winds are light. Southern regions probably have the best chance of above average maxima, whilst some north-western parts may be slightly below average at times. Nights, meanwhile, may be chilly at times with a touch of frost possible. Updated: 1256 on Fri 18 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 23 Apr 2014 to Friday 2 May 2014: An unsettled start to the period with showers or longer spells of rain in many locations, possibly heavy at times. Some drier, brighter spells too, the best of these in northern and northwestern parts. Windy in the north and feeling chilly in the rain, also in the wind along eastern coasts. However it will feel warm where it remains bright. The rest of next week is likely to remain changeable, especially for southern parts. Most areas will have brighter periods too with it becoming rather warm, though an easterly breeze will tend to keep northern and eastern areas cooler. Into the start of May, signs are that a mixture of sunny spells and periods of rain or showers will continue and it may also turn cooler. Updated: 1155 on Fri 18 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 1 May 2014 to Thursday 15 May 2014: There remain no strong, discernable signals for any particular weather type to dominate through the first half of May. This leaves conditions more likely than not to be mixed with unsettled spells and showers or longer outbreaks of rain, interspersed with periods of largely fine and dry weather. By day, temperatures are likely to often be near average, though at this time of year this would still leave conditions feeling pleasant in sunshine when winds are light. Southern regions probably have the best chance of above average maxima, whilst some north-western parts may be slightly below average at times. Nights, meanwhile, may be chilly at times with a touch of frost possible. Updated: 1209 on Wed 16 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 21 Apr 2014 to Wednesday 30 Apr 2014: Generally unsettled on Monday with showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times. Best conditions then perhaps most likely in the far northwest, though even here some rain is possible. Quite windy and feeling chilly in the rain. Further showers on Tuesday, though some areas escaping with a drier day than Monday. Conditions for the rest of next week are then likely to remain a little on the unsettled side with some showers or rain at times, but most areas will have brighter periods too. Probably turning a little warmer from mid-week, though sea breezes may keep some northern and eastern areas cooler. Looking ahead to the week after next, signs are that conditions will still be a little on the unsettled side and it may also turn cooler. Updated: 1145 on Wed 16 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 30 Apr 2014 to Wednesday 14 May 2014:There remain no strong, discernable signals for any particular weather type to dominate from the end of April through the first half of May. This leaves conditions more likely than not to be mixed with unsettled spells and showers or longer outbreaks of rain, interspersed with periods of largely fine and dry weather. By day, temperatures are likely to often be near average, though at this time of year this would still leave conditions feeling pleasant in sunshine when winds are light. Southern regions probably have the best chance of above average maxima, whilst some northwestern parts may be slightly below average at times. Nights, meanwhile, may be chilly at times with a touch of frost possible. Updated: 1236 on Tue 15 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 20 Apr 2014 to Tuesday 29 Apr 2014:Most likely turning more generally unsettled through the second half of the Easter weekend, as cloudier conditions with outbreaks rain, heavy at times, reach southeast England then move northwestwards across much of the rest of the UK. Brighter conditions follow later, with showers, heavy at times. Breezy in parts of the far north as well as southern coastal counties. Temperatures rather warm in brighter spells and otherwise largely near normal and cooler where there are onshore winds. Conditions then remain on the unsettled side through the rest of next week and onwards into the week after, with showers and some longer spells of rain, interspersed with drier and brighter interludes. Temperatures generally becoming a little below average towards the end of the period, especially in the north. Updated: 1138 on Tue 15 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Tuesday 29 Apr 2014 to Tuesday 13 May 2014: Overall, there are no strong signals for any particular weather type to dominate at the end of April and into early May. This leaves conditions more likely than not to be mixed with unsettled spells and showers or longer outbreaks of rain, interspersed with periods of largely fine and dry weather. By day, temperatures are likely to often be near or a little below average, but still feeling pleasant in the sunshine when winds are light. Nights, meanwhile, may be chilly at times with a touch of frost possible. Updated: 1231 on Mon 14 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Saturday 19 Apr 2014 to Monday 28 Apr 2014: Largely dry for central and southern parts of the UK on Saturday, but cloudier with some patchy rain towards the northwest. Through the rest of the Easter weekend, it may be northeastern and central areas which see the best of the drier, brighter conditions, with a trend towards more unsettled weather elsewhere. Temperatures still generally near average or rather warm in sunnier sheltered areas. Current indications then show a continuing trend next week towards more unsettled conditions, with more cloud, and showery outbreaks of rain becoming increasingly widespread, but still some periods of drier, brighter weather, these most likely towards the northeast. Temperatures still on the warm side, but feeling cooler under any rain and stronger winds. Confidence in the change to more unsettled weather is currently fairly low. Updated: 1123 on Mon 14 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Summary A good month ahead? After a wet start to last week, conditions calmed down considerably with an area of high pressure pushing in from the west. This week we have a ridge of high pressure persisting over the UK with plenty of brightness by day but a patchy rural grass frost by night. The question though, is how long will the high pressure last? Read on to find out more... Monday 14 April—Sunday 20 April High pressure firmly in charge of the weather High pressure has been flirting with the UK over the past few days, and it looks as though it will continue to dictate the weather this week. Monday and Tuesday's forecasts look promising for all with high pressure in charge; patchy cloud with plenty of clearer spells means some sunshine should be on the cards for everyone. Northern Scotland may see a couple of showers through Monday, but these should be light and few and far between with a dry day for almost all. With clear skies through the night, we keep the risk of a grass frost overnight. The high pressure slowly drifts eastwards through the middle part of the week, so although England and Wales should hold on to fine weather with sunny spells, cloudier conditions with outbreaks of rain will gradually be introduced to Scotland and Northern Ireland. By the start of the Bank holiday though, high pressure should have re-established itself over the UK. The weekend looks fairly cloudy but mostly dry; the greatest risk of rain will be in western areas with thicker cloud. Temperatures on the whole are expected to be slightly above the seasonal norm for all. Monday 21 April—Sunday 27 April High pressure just holding on Moving further ahead in the forecast it appears that the influence of high pressure over the UK will not relinquish. With the ridge sitting to the west of the UK a cool north-westerly airflow can be expected, therefore temperatures are expected to be on a downward trend, slightly below the seasonal norm. Scotland and Northern Ireland look likely to see the most rain with systems pushing down from the northwest; these should weaken as they head to the southeast, giving drier conditions for England and Wales. Monday 28 April—Sunday 11 May High pressure finally easing away As we move into May it looks like we are finally set to bid farewell to high pressure. The ridge looks to be replaced with areas of low pressure swinging in from the Atlantic bringing periods of rain for all. Temperatures remaining fairly cool; sitting just below the seasonal average. Next week Looking further into May - what will the forecast have for us? http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook

UK Outlook for Monday 28 Apr 2014 to Monday 12 May 2014: Overall, there are no strong signals for any particular weather type to dominate during late April and into early May. This leaves conditions more likely than not to be mixed with unsettled spells and showers or longer outbreaks of rain, interspersed with periods of largely fine and dry weather. By day, temperatures are likely to often be near or a little below average, but still feeling pleasant in the sunshine when winds are light. Nights, meanwhile, may be chilly at times with a touch of frost possible. Updated: 1235 on Sun 13 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Friday 18 Apr 2014 to Sunday 27 Apr 2014: Probably a good deal of dry weather at first, especially for central parts of the UK. It may be cloudier with patchy rain in both the northwest and far south. Northeastern parts are most likely to have the best of the weather through the Easter weekend. Temperatures generally near average and winds mostly light. Current indications then show a gradual change to more unsettled weather across most parts from Easter Monday and into the following week, with cloudier conditions and showers or longer spells of rain, particularly in western areas. Any drier and clearer periods are expected to be limited. It will become windy at times too, with temperatures mainly above average but slightly below under any rain. Confidence in the change to more unsettled weather is currently fairly low. Updated: 1159 on Sun 13 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

Mild in the south More cloud by midweek http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/reports?LANG=en&MENU=weekahead&DAY=20140413

UK Outlook for Saturday 26 Apr 2014 to Saturday 10 May 2014: Overall, there are no strong signals for any particular weather type to dominate during late April and into early May. This leaves conditions more likely than not to be mixed with periods of largely fine and dry weather interspersed with occasional more unsettled spells with showers or outbreaks of rain. By day, temperatures are likely to often be near or a little below average, but still feeling pleasant in the sunshine when winds are light. Nights, meanwhile, may be chilly at times with a touch of frost possible. Updated: 1220 on Fri 11 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice...st_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 16 Apr 2014 to Friday 25 Apr 2014: Turning generally more unsettled as cloud and outbreaks of rain, already affecting some northern and western parts early Wednesday, spread erratically southeastwards across the UK. The rain heavy at times in the north and west, but probably mostly light and patchy towards southeastern England where it may not arrive until Thursday. Remaining predominantly unsettled thereafter with showers or longer spells of rain affecting many areas, but with some drier and brighter interludes. The showers wintry at times over northern hills. The more unsettled conditions will tend to be towards the northwest, with the best of the fine spells in the southeast. Windy at times, with temperatures near average or rather cold, particularly in the northwest, with the risk of overnight frost, but possibly warmer further southeast. Updated: 1200 on Fri 11 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Thursday 24 Apr 2014 to Thursday 8 May 2014: There remains no strong signals for any particular weather type to dominate during late April and into early May. This leaves conditions more likely than not to be mixed with periods of largely fine and dry weather interspersed with occasional more unsettled spells with showers or outbreaks of rain. This said, there are signs that amounts of rainfall are more likely than not to be largely near or below average. By day, temperatures are likely to often be near or above average, leaving conditions pleasantly warm in sunshine when winds are light. Nights, meanwhile, may be chilly at times with a touch of ground frost then possible. Updated: 1218 on Wed 9 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Monday 14 Apr 2014 to Wednesday 23 Apr 2014: Cloud and occasional rain will clear southeastwards during Monday with brighter, breezier and showery conditions following; heaviest and most frequent showers over northern parts where they will also be wintry over the hills. Many areas will be dry and fine on Tuesday with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells and a chilly night with patchy frost following. Temperatures near, or just above normal in the southeast, but cooler in the north and west. Conditions are likely to deteriorate from the northwest from late Tuesday or Wednesday as spells of rain and windier conditions push across the country, perhaps also bringing cooler temperatures with wintry showers across northern hills later next week. Thereafter, some uncertainty, but some signs emerging suggesting conditions turning less unsettled the week after next. Updated: 1217 on Wed 9 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Wednesday 23 Apr 2014 to Wednesday 7 May 2014: High pressure should retain a good deal of influence across the UK, with plenty of dry, and at times sunny weather, although the north and west may see spells of rain at times. Amounts of rainfall should generally be below average for many places too. By day, temperatures are likely to often be near or above average. Nights, meanwhile, may be chilly with a touch of ground frost possible. Updated: 1305 on Tue 8 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_weather.html

UK Outlook for Sunday 13 Apr 2014 to Tuesday 22 Apr 2014: High pressure will bring plenty of dry and fine weather for most through Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with variable cloud amounts and sunny spells, but with cold nights bringing patchy frost. However, a band of cloud and rain on Sunday will make limited southward progress before gradually dying out, showers will follow into northern parts. Temperatures around normal to rather warm, particularly in the sunny spells in the southeast. Conditions are likely to deteriorate from the west on Wednesday into Thursday as spells of rain and windier conditions push across the country possibly introducing cooler temperatures with the risk of snow across northern high ground. Thereafter, despite considerable uncertainty, there is an increasing signal for pressure to rebuild from the west or southwest bringing a return to more settled conditions. Updated: 1158 on Tue 8 Apr 2014 http://www.metoffice...st_weather.html

Monthly Outlook Summary A promising month ahead? Last week the UK weather was largely dominated by the effects of a southeasterly continental flow of air. This resulted in relatively high temperatures for some parts of England and Wales and also unusually large amounts of Saharan dust to southern areas. Conversely, northeastern parts of the UK experienced a rather drab and cold week. For much of last week, slow moving weather fronts and troughs plagued western areas of the UK. For northeast England, and eastern Scotland, the southeasterly breeze dragged a mass of cool and damp air in from the North Sea, limiting daytime maxima to just 6 or 7 degrees in a few places, giving a fairly dismal feel to the days. For the Midlands and southeastern areas of England, it was a completely different story, with the continual feed of warm and dry air from the continent allowing temperatures to frequently peak into the high teens. In fact, we had the warmest day of the year so far on Wednesday, with a maximum temperature of 21 Celsius recorded at Frittenden in Kent. Towards the end of the week and into the weekend, we saw the return of southwesterly winds and Atlantic weather systems, which brought wet and windy weather to many. This week, wet and windy conditions will give way to a spell of quieter weather as high pressure builds in from the south by Tuesday. We should see a return of some chilly nights through the middle of the week with a patchy rural frost, but plenty of brightness by day. Through next weekend it's likely that conditions will turn unsettled again for a time, particularly in the north, but as we head further into April there are signs of some dry and mild weather setting in, at least in the south. Read on to find out more... Monday 7 April—Sunday 13 April Eventful at first, but soon calming down The working week gets off to a chilly and bright start across the north of the UK, as the weekend's rain and cloud clears into the North Sea. However, rain and cloud already into the south, will spread broadly northeastwards to affect all parts of the UK at times. Conditions will also be breezy, with the scope for occasional gales along the south coast. Despite the generally wet and windy conditions though, temperatures could still peak at around 16 Celsius in any drier interludes across East Anglia and southeast England. Overnight into Tuesday, pressure will build from the southwest to bring generally drier and less warm conditions. A chilly night is also anticipated with a widespread ground frost and a patchy rural air frost, mainly across the north. Through Tuesday and Wednesday high pressure looks set to dominate weather conditions across much of the UK, with a good deal of dry weather with some bright interludes by day and chilly nights. A band of rain will encroach into the northwest of the UK at times, with accompanying blustery winds. During Thursday and Friday, that rain threatening the northwest will slowly edge southeastwards, though some parts of southeast England should remain essentially dry. Heading into the weekend, it looks most likely at this stage that the dominant anti-cyclone will begin to retract southwestards, allowing a brisk northwesterly wind to develop that will allow weather systems to spill in across all parts. As a result, we can expect a fairly unsettled weekend, with some rain and showers around, always heaviest in the northwest. It will tend to feel fresher as well, which is probably good news for those running in this year's London Marathon. Monday 14 April—Sunday 20 April A north/south divide? After what is likely to be a fairly unsettled weekend, the most probable scenario for this period looks like another build in pressure across the southern half of the UK. At the time of writing, there was a slightly greater degree of uncertainty in the forecast detail for this period, but it does now look as though the southern half of the UK will again be influenced by high pressure, leading to a good deal of dry and bright weather, with temperatures climbing to above average values by day, but with the risk of some chilly nights. For the north, the focus is likely to be on Atlantic weather systems sweeping across from the west, bringing spells of wet and windier weather, although some drier and more settled intervals are also likely here too. Monday 21 April—Sunday 4 May Some pleasant weather on the way for May? Early indications suggest that as April gives way to May, the high pressure that is expected to affect southern areas will gradually assert itself over all parts of the UK. This scenario would suggest a good deal of dry, bright and generally pleasant weather for most areas by day, although some western parts of the UK will probably see some spells of rain now and then. With winds generally on the light side, overnight conditions are likely to be chilly from time to time, with the possibility of a rural frost in places. All in all, a pleasant start for May is the favoured forecast scenario at this stage. Next week As we head into May, is there any likelihood of some warm weather? Find out next week... http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2635167#outlook