Residents in Torquay can look forward to a brighter, drier weekend as the weather improves following a wet start to the week. According to the Met Office, the rainy conditions currently impacting the area are set to clear in time for Saturday and Sunday.
The middle of the week is expected to remain unsettled, with heavy rain and wind gusts reaching up to 36mph on Wednesday. However, this wet weather will give way to a more pleasant outlook as the weekend approaches. Forecasters are predicting sunny intervals for both Saturday 18 April and Sunday 19 April.
Temperatures will be milder than recent days, with a daytime high of 15°C expected on Saturday and 14°C on Sunday. While the days will be warmer, residents should prepare for chilly nights. Sunday night in particular is expected to be quite cold, with temperatures dipping to a minimum of 4°C, though the wind chill will make it feel closer to 3°C.
This upcoming change follows a period of typical spring weather for Torquay, where April often sees temperatures around 12°C to 13°C and an average of 14 days of rainfall. The improving conditions come after an unusually warm start to the month across the UK, which saw temperatures climb to 26.5°C in some parts of the country on 8 April.
Those planning outdoor activities can expect a significant drop in the chance of rain as the week progresses, with the likelihood of precipitation falling to below 10% by Sunday evening.
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