Easter weekend weather set to brighten up before rain threatens to return

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Britain is predicted to take pleasure in a short respite over the Easter weekend from the persistent downpours, with some sunshine and better temperatures.

After per week when flooding disrupted prepare providers and excessive winds pressured bridges to be closed, Saturday and Sunday shall be extra spring-like, say forecasters.

But wet spells are doubtless to return on Easter Monday and on Tuesday.

Storm Nelson on Thursday introduced winds of up to 74mph, leaving planes unable to land, and prepare and ferry providers cancelled.

Snow fell in elements of southwest England and Wales on Wednesday evening, and temperatures dropped to lows of -1.2C in west Devon.

Official yellow warnings for rain and wind had been nonetheless in place for London and the southeast, the southwest and east of England on Friday – though elements of the south loved lengthy, sunny spells.

The Met Office mentioned that on Saturday showers can be extra scattered and most frequent within the west, however some areas within the east would stay dry.

Winds shall be a lot lighter, and temperatures might attain 15C within the southeast of England and 13C in northern England and jap Scotland.

The showery theme will proceed on Sunday, forecasters mentioned, principally within the southwest. But there might be highs of 16C in central and southern England and 15C within the northwest.

Deputy chief meteorologist Dan Harris mentioned: “The weather is expected to gradually improve following the widely unsettled spell of the past few days, with a fairly typical mix of spring-like weather across the UK.

“There will be some sunshine, and it will feel increasingly warm for most as the winds become lighter.

“However, the west and especially south west is likely to see passing showers too, which could be quite heavy and frequent at times.”

The clocks go ahead by an hour on Sunday morning for British Summer Time, bringing lighter evenings.

Monday is probably going to be principally nice, driest within the north of the UK, however it might rain within the south and southeast of England, the Met Office mentioned. There is a small likelihood this might finish up being rather more widespread throughout England and Wales.