Residents in Royal Tunbridge Wells can look forward to a mostly sunny week ahead, with temperatures reaching as high as 20°C, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office.
The week is set to be warm and settled, with temperatures expected to peak at 20°C on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tuesday will be notably cooler, with a high of 15°C and a chance of light rain. While there are no severe weather warnings in place for the local area, conditions will vary, particularly regarding wind. Monday will start with light breezes and gusts of up to 18mph, while the wind is expected to pick up significantly later in the week, with gusts reaching 36mph on Tuesday and 40mph on Wednesday.
The warm, dry spell is a continuation of an unseasonably mild April, which has been the warmest start to the month in 80 years across the UK. This extended period of warm weather has caused the pollen season to arrive significantly earlier than usual.
Hay fever sufferers should take note that pollen levels are forecast to be high on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Monday is specifically expected to see high levels of oak pollen. Tuesday will provide a brief respite with moderate pollen levels, though residents should monitor the Pollen Count Today updates as the week progresses.
Looking ahead, the settled conditions are expected to change as May begins. Forecasts for 1 May to 10 May suggest a shift toward more changeable weather, with an increased likelihood of showers and stronger winds as low-pressure systems move across the country.
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