Residents in Warrington should prepare for a wet and windy Easter weekend, as the Met Office predicts unsettled conditions will affect the area starting this Friday. While the region will enjoy a calmer mid-week, the holiday period will bring strengthening winds and light rain, which may impact outdoor plans and local travel.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate on Friday 3 April, with light rain and wind gusts reaching 30mph. Saturday will be the windiest day of the weekend, with the forecast showing light rain, particularly in the morning, and peak wind gusts of 39mph. Sunday 5 April currently offers the best window for outdoor activities, with sunny intervals expected and temperatures reaching 11°C, though it will feel closer to 7°C.
According to Steven Keates, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, there is a strong signal for wet and windy conditions to continue across the country into the weekend, with north-western locations remaining particularly exposed. This turn in the weather coincides with one of the busiest travel periods in recent years.
The RAC and the AA are advising motorists that this is set to be the busiest Easter on the roads since 2022, with nearly 21 million leisure journeys planned across the UK. Traffic is expected to peak on Thursday 2 April, as schools break up for the holiday. Drivers should also be aware that rising fuel prices have pushed petrol costs above 150p per litre, making travel more expensive than last year.
In addition to road traffic, those using public transport may face further delays. Network Rail has announced over 270 engineering and upgrade projects across Britain during the bank holiday, which is likely to increase the number of vehicles on the road as passengers seek alternative travel arrangements.
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