METO UK Further Outlook

[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 24 Mar 2010 to Friday 2 Apr 2010:

Remaining unsettled throughout the last week of March and the beginning of April, with most places seeing showers or longer periods of rain at times. Some drier intervals are expected too, chiefly in the north and east of the UK at first. Showers could be heavy in western areas at times and there is a continuing risk of snow over the high ground of Scotland and perhaps northern England. Wind will also be a feature for many areas, with gales possible in exposed western coastal areas at first, then more generally later on. Temperatures should be generally near normal, but it may be warm in the south at first. Northern parts may dip below normal around the end of March, with a risk of frost for some areas.

Updated: 1135 on Fri 19 Mar 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 26 Mar 2010 to Sunday 4 Apr 2010:

Remaining unsettled for the end of March and the beginning of April, with most places seeing showers or longer periods of rain. Some drier intervals are also expected too, especially in the south after the weekend. Any showers and rain could turn heavy at times and there is a risk of snow, mainly over the high ground of Scotland but possibly extending somewhat further south towards the start of April. The wind will also be a feature for some areas, with gales possible at times in exposed northern and western coastal areas. Temperatures may be a little above average in the south at first, otherwise near normal, then dipping to slightly below normal later in the period, with a risk of frost, especially in the north.

Updated: 1139 on Sun 21 Mar 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 27 Mar 2010 to Monday 5 Apr 2010:

Remaining unsettled for the end of March and into the beginning of April, with most places seeing showers and some longer periods of rain. Drier intervals are also expected, especially in the south and east. Showers could turn heavy at times and there is a risk of snow, mainly over the high ground of Scotland, but possibly extending to high ground further south. The wind will also be a feature for some areas, with gales possible at times in exposed northern and western coastal areas. Temperatures may be a little above average in the south at first, otherwise near or a little below normal, with a risk of overnight frost, especially in the north. Temperatures may recover to near or a little above average again in the south later.

Updated: 1159 on Mon 22 Mar 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 28 Mar 2010 to Tuesday 6 Apr 2010:

On Sunday 28th northeastern parts of the UK are expected to start cold but dry and bright, although locally heavy rain in the south should spread northwards during the course of the day. The rain may turn to snow on northern hills, although milder conditions should follow into southern parts. Thereafter we current expect conditions to be generally unsettled across the British Isles with either showers or longer spells of rain, some of which may be heavy, and there is a continued risk of snow on northern hills. However, southern areas may become a bit more settled during the first week of April. Temperatures, generally a bit colder than average in the north but closer to average further south, perhaps becoming slightly warmer here during the first week of April.

Updated: 1228 on Tue 23 Mar 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 29 Mar 2010 to Wednesday 7 Apr 2010:

On Monday northern areas are likely to be mainly dry and bright but rather cold whereas central and southern parts are expected to be wet and windy with occasionally heavy rain, with a risk of snow near its northern edge. Tuesday should be generally brighter and showery, the showers wintry in the north, although there is a risk of more persistent rain lingering in eastern areas. The remainder of the first week looks likely to remain unsettled and occasionally windy with further showers or longer spells of rain, occasionally heavy, especially in western and southern parts. There is a continuing risk of frost at times in the north. Then during Easter weekend and into the following week we currently expect the weather to remain predominantly unsettled, especially in the north.

Updated: 1208 on Wed 24 Mar 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 30 Mar 2010 to Thursday 8 Apr 2010:

Tuesday will be wet and windy in many parts with the rain heavy and persistent at times. There is also a risk of the rain turning to snow, particularly on northern hills, but there is a smaller risk of snow at lower levels and also further south. The second half of next week will continue unsettled, with further showers or longer spells of rain, interspersed with some drier and brighter intervals. The rain turning to snow on high ground and possibly briefly to lower levels. It will also be windy at times with temperatures generally a little below average. The further outlook continues much the same, although there are signs that it will become slightly less unsettled and a touch warmer.

Updated: 1207 on Thu 25 Mar 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 31 Mar 2010 to Friday 9 Apr 2010:

March is likely to close with rain or sleet in many eastern areas, possibly turning to snow for a time. Elsewhere a mixture of sunny spells and blustery, wintry showers is expected, with these conditions then spreading to all areas for the start of April. Then as we head towards the Easter weekend we can expect generally unsettled conditions with either showers or longer spells of rain, with the showers wintry over northern hills, although some drier, brighter conditions are also likely at times. Beyond the Easter weekend we are currently expecting unsettled conditions to persist at first, although there are signs that southern areas may become progressively drier and more settled, with temperatures creeping up to warmer than average values for the time of year here.

Updated: 1210 on Fri 26 Mar 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 31 Mar 2010 to Friday 9 Apr 2010:

March is likely to close with rain or sleet in many eastern areas, possibly turning to snow for a time. Elsewhere a mixture of sunny spells and blustery, wintry showers is expected, with these conditions then spreading to all areas for the start of April. Then as we head towards the Easter weekend we can expect generally unsettled conditions with either showers or longer spells of rain, with the showers wintry over northern hills, although some drier, brighter conditions are also likely at times. Beyond the Easter weekend we are currently expecting unsettled conditions to persist, especially in the northwest, but there are signs that southern areas may become drier and more settled at times, with temperatures creeping up to around average values for the time of year here.

Updated: 1141 on Sat 27 Mar 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 2 Apr 2010 to Sunday 11 Apr 2010:

The weather is likely to remain unsettled throughout the Easter weekend, with a mixture of sunny spells and blustery showers expected. There is also a risk of snow falling, mainly over northern hills but possibly elsewhere at times. Some drier and brighter periods are also likely, mainly toward the end of the Easter weekend and into the start of the following week. These may become most widespread in southern areas which may become drier and more settled. However, the generally unsettled picture is likely to continue so further showers or rain are likely and it will be windy in places. Temperatures are expected be below average in most places at first but could recover to be closer to average by the second weekend of April.

Updated: 1202 on Sun 28 Mar 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 3 Apr 2010 to Monday 12 Apr 2010:

The weather is likely to remain unsettled throughout the Easter weekend, with a mixture of sunny spells and blustery showers expected. There is also a risk of snow falling, mainly over northern hills but possibly elsewhere at times. Some drier and brighter periods are also likely, mainly toward the end of the Easter weekend and into the start of the following week. These may become most widespread in southern areas which may become drier and more settled. However, the generally unsettled picture is likely to continue so further showers or rain are likely and it will be windy in places. Temperatures are expected to be below average in most places at first but could recover to be closer to average by the second weekend of April.

Updated: 1227 on Mon 29 Mar 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 4 Apr 2010 to Tuesday 13 Apr 2010:

Remaining unsettled for the first week of this forecast period, with some brighter days with sunny spells and showers, but also cloudy, wet days as well. Further snow is likely at times over high ground in the north. Best chance of any drier weather will be over eastern and southeastern areas after the Easter weekend. Temperatures near or a little below normal. Frosts still possible under clear skies and light winds at night. For the second week of April the unsettled weather looks likely to continue, the best chance of any drier spells in the south and east with most of the rain in the north and northwest. Temperatures again only near or a little below normal for the time of year with overnight frosts still possible.

Updated: 1203 on Tue 30 Mar

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 5 Apr 2010 to Wednesday 14 Apr 2010:

Easter Monday should be wet and windy in all parts. The rain heaviest in the north and west where gales are also likely. However, it should become drier and brighter on Tuesday, especially in the southeast. Temperatures will be mild, perhaps warm in the southeast. The middle part and end of next week will continue unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain, although it should become somewhat drier and brighter in the south. Temperatures will range from near normal in the north, to rather warm in the brighter southeast. The further outlook is for more unsettled weather in the north, but with generally drier and brighter conditions in the south and east. Again temperatures should remain near normal in the north, but rather warm in the southeast.

Updated: 1227 on Wed 31 Mar 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 6 Apr 2010 to Thursday 15 Apr 2010:

Tuesday starts wet and windy with some heavy rain clearing away eastwards to sunshine and showers. The showers are likely to be heavy with thunder and fall as snow over the Scottish Mountains. The showers will die out on Wednesday from the west as winds ease. The weather continues unsettled at first in Scotland and Northern Ireland but turns progressively more settled everywhere over the weekend (9-11th) with a lot of dry weather with some sunshine. Temperatures will return to normal and perhaps locally warm in the south and east but chilly overnight with some patchy fog and frost. Staying mostly dry and fine from the 11th onwards with sunshine by day and clear skies overnight with temperatures near normal. Possibly turning unsettled again towards the end of the period.

Updated: 1302 on Thu 1 Apr 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 11 Apr 2010 to Tuesday 20 Apr 2010:

A good deal of dry and settled weather is expected throughout the period, with the best of any clear or sunny spells in northwestern areas. Central and eastern parts are likely to see more cloud, with perhaps a few light showers at first, and then there is an increasing risk of cloud and rain spreading from the south towards the middle of the week. Strong winds are likely at times in the far south and southeast. At the start of the week, temperatures should be near normal for many areas, although a little below in the east and southeast, particularly near exposed coasts. However, temperatures are likely to fall below normal generally later in the period.

Updated: 1219 on Tue 6 Apr 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 12 Apr 2010 to Wednesday 21 Apr 2010:

A good deal of dry and settled weather is expected for much of the period, with the best of any clear or sunny spells in central and western areas. More cloud is likely in the southeast and along North Sea coasts, with mist and drizzle spreading inland at times and with a low risk of rain spreading from the south towards the end of the week. It is expected to become more unsettled after the weekend, although some southern areas may stay dry. Winds will be generally light, although strong at times in the far north and the far south. Temperatures likely to be near normal or rather warm by day, although with chilly nights, perhaps dropping a little below normal towards the end of the period.

Updated: 1217 on Wed 7 Apr 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 13 Apr 2010 to Thursday 22 Apr 2010:

A good deal of dry and settled weather is expected for much of the period, with the best of any clear or sunny spells in the west at first, with rather more broken cloud and a few light showers in eastern England and far north of Scotland. Winds lightest in the west, but generally moderate, and perhaps strong along eastern coasts. Temperatures around normal, perhaps rather warm in some western areas. From the weekend onwards the mainly dry and settled weather continues for the south, but more in the way of cloud and perhaps some rain at times further north. Temperatures normal, or rather cold in the north, but perhaps rather warm at times in the south in any brightness, although with chilly nights and a risk of patchy frost.

Updated: 1216 on Thu 8 Apr 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 15 Apr 2010 to Saturday 24 Apr 2010:

Mainly dry, settled weather is likely during the first part of the period and although most places could be rather cloudy, there is a chance of sunny intervals developing, the best of these in the west. Chance of a few light showers in Central and Southern England, and the far north of Scotland. Winds should be generally light but may be moderate or locally strong along south-eastern coasts. Indications are that the weather will turn more unsettled after the weekend with more in the way of cloud, wind and rain in the north, and it may turn wintry on Scottish mountains. Southern parts likely to remain driest but with showers, some heavy. Temperatures are likely to vary between normal and slightly cooler than normal for the time of year.

Updated: 1202 on Sat 10 Apr 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Friday 16 Apr 2010 to Sunday 25 Apr 2010:

Mainly dry weather is likely across England and Wales initially, with some sunny periods expected. Northern parts are likely to be cloudier with showers and rain, and possibly sleet or snow on high ground. It is also likely to become windy in the north. The unsettled weather is expected to spread southwards during the first weekend with the possibility of showers or rain in most places, but southern parts probably remaining driest. During the following week and weekend it will remain changeable, with a mix of sunshine and showers for most areas. Temperatures are likely to be coldest in northern areas with a chance of overnight frosts, but southern parts are likely to be closer to normal for the time of year.

Updated: 1240 on Sun 11 Apr 2010

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[Rob]

UK Outlook for Friday 16 Apr 2010 to Sunday 25 Apr 2010:

Mainly dry weather is likely across England and Wales initially, with some sunny periods expected. Northern parts are likely to be cloudier with showers and rain, and possibly sleet or snow on high ground. It is also likely to become windy in the north. The unsettled weather is expected to spread southwards during the first weekend with the possibility of showers or rain in most places, but southern parts probably remaining driest. During the following week and weekend it will remain changeable, with a mix of sunshine and showers for most areas. Temperatures are likely to be coldest in northern areas with a chance of overnight frosts, but southern parts are likely to be closer to normal for the time of year.

Updated: 1240 on Sun 11 Apr 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Saturday 17 Apr 2010 to Monday 26 Apr 2010:

Rain is expected to move southwards across the country on Sunday and Monday after a dry start for the south. This will be followed by showers in northern areas, turning wintry over hills, with snow perhaps falling to low levels in the far north. The unsettled theme is set to continue for most of the week then, with rain or showers for most areas, falling as snow at times on northern hills. Some clearer and sunnier intervals are expected too, however, with southern and eastern areas becoming generally drier towards the weekend. Windy at times in the north with a risk of gales. Temperatures are likely to be rather cold in the north, with a risk of overnight frost, but closer to normal, perhaps warm later, in southern areas.

Updated: 1233 on Mon 12 Apr 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Sunday 18 Apr 2010 to Tuesday 27 Apr 2010:

Outbreaks of rain are expected to move southwards across the country on Sunday, though much of this should be light. Thereafter, colder weather will spread southwards with showers for many northern and eastern areas. These are expected to turn wintry with snow over hills and perhaps also to lower levels in the northeast with some accumulations over Scottish mountains. There will be overnight frost in many places, but many western and southern areas especially, should see plenty of sunshine and stay mainly dry, with temperatures by day feeling pleasant if out of the wind. Later, a trend to less cold weather can be expected with rain or showers for western and northern areas, with mainly dry weather in the east and south where it may become fairly warm.

Updated: 1214 on Tue 13 Apr

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Monday 19 Apr 2010 to Wednesday 28 Apr 2010:

The start of next week should be mainly dry and bright in the south, but chilly with overnight frost and patchy fog. Northern parts should be cloudier with rain or showers, which are likely to fall as snow over high ground. The showery weather will probably extend further south on Tuesday. The middle part of next week will have a mixture of sunshine and showers in most parts, with again snow over northern hills. Southern and southwestern parts are likely to see the driest of the weather, with windy conditions at times in the north. Temperatures should be rather cold with a risk of overnight frost. The further outlook will be unsettled with rain or showers. The south should be drier and brighter with temperatures recovering to near normal later.

Updated: 1243 on Wed 14 Apr 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Tuesday 20 Apr 2010 to Thursday 29 Apr 2010:

The start of the period should be mainly dry and bright in the south, but chilly with overnight frost and patchy fog. Northern parts, cloudy and cold with rain or showers, which are likely to fall as snow over high ground. This showery weather will probably extend further south for a time. The middle part of next week sees a mixture of sunshine and showers, still chiefly in the north, again with snow over northern hills. Southern and southwestern parts are likely to see the driest of the weather, with lighter winds. Temperatures, rather cold with a risk of overnight frost. As we approach the end of April it is expected to become more unsettled, However, temperatures by then recovering to above average levels from the south.

Updated: 1304 on Thu 15 Apr 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Wednesday 21 Apr 2010 to Friday 30 Apr 2010:

Mainly dry and bright at first for central areas with perhaps some overnight frosts in rural parts. However, colder in the north of Scotland with wintry showers and more widespread overnight frosts, and turning cloudier in the far south with perhaps some rain. Into the weekend, it should turn more unsettled from the southwest with some spells of wind, occasional rain or showers, and sunny intervals for many areas. Most of the rain should affect western parts, whilst it will be a little drier further southeast. Temperatures becoming normal, or rather warm in the south and east with a reduced risk of overnight frosts everywhere. Staying unsettled into the following week with rain or showers at times, but temperatures remaining above average with the driest weather in the southeast.

Updated: 1213 on Fri 16 Apr 2010

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[Stuart]

UK Outlook for Thursday 22 Apr 2010 to Saturday 1 May 2010:

Mainly settled at first with sunshine and a few showers for all, perhaps turning wintry over the hills in the far north. Colder here, with widespread overnight frosts, but frost is less likely further south. Eventually turning cloudier from the southwest into the weekend period with perhaps some rain moving northwards. Then, becoming more unsettled, mainly in the north and west with spells of rain, showers and sunny intervals, and occasional strong winds. However, it should remain a little drier and more settled further south and east. Temperatures becoming around normal, or rather warm in the south and east. A similar theme continues for the remainder of the period with occasional wind, rain or showers in the north and west, but drier and brighter conditions in the south and east.

Updated: 1201 on Sat 17 Apr 2010

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