Residents in Macclesfield are set for a warm end to the week before more unsettled conditions arrive for the Bank Holiday weekend, according to the Met Office.
Friday 1 May is expected to be the warmest day, with temperatures reaching 23°C. Those planning outdoor activities should aim to get outside this Saturday, 2 May, which will feature sunny intervals and stay dry throughout the morning. By 6pm on Saturday, the chance of rain increases to 40%.
The weather will turn more changeable starting Sunday morning, as showers move into the region. There is a 50% chance of rain at 6am, with a 50-70% probability of precipitation continuing throughout Sunday and Monday. While some sunnier intervals are expected, the North West England region will see increasingly cloudy conditions, with the possibility of some heavy and potentially thundery showers.
Pollen levels, which are currently high, are expected to drop to moderate on Saturday and move to low from Sunday onwards. Following the weekend, temperatures will drop significantly, with daytime highs falling to 13°C by Tuesday and 12°C by Wednesday. Nighttime temperatures are also expected to cool, dipping to 3°C early next week.
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