Residents in Gloucester are preparing for a breezy and wet Saturday as Storm Dave moves across the country, though the weather is expected to brighten up significantly by the beginning of next week. The Met Office has named the system, which is the fourth storm of the 2026 season, and warned that while northern parts of the UK will see severe impacts, the conditions in Gloucestershire will be much milder.
Those planning to be out and about on Saturday, 4 April, should be prepared for wind gusts reaching 44mph. There is also a high chance of rain developing throughout the day, with a 90 per cent probability of wet weather by 9pm. Conditions are expected to calm down on Easter Sunday, 5 April, bringing lighter winds with gusts up to 37mph, sunny intervals, and cooler temperatures of 12°C.
The weather outlook improves significantly from Monday, 6 April, onwards, with temperatures forecast to climb to 20°C by Tuesday and Wednesday. These temperatures are well above the typical average of 14°C for this time of year in Gloucester. This warm, sunny spell provides a good opportunity for residents to attend local holiday activities, such as the Secret Easter Garden Trail at Gloucester Cathedral or the Easter Eggstravaganza at Over Farm, both of which are running until 12 April.
While the warmer weather will be welcome, Allergy UK notes that the shift in conditions may impact the roughly 13 million hay fever sufferers in the UK. Pollen levels in Gloucester are forecast to be very high from Monday, 6 April, through to Wednesday, 8 April.
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