Residents of Hinckley can expect two days of warm and sunny weather to end the week before conditions turn unsettled for the upcoming bank holiday weekend. According to the Met Office, the town will enjoy dry conditions and good visibility through Friday, providing a window for outdoor plans.
Thursday 30 April will be sunny with a maximum temperature of 21°C, though it may feel closer to 16°C due to breezy easterly winds with gusts reaching up to 30mph. Friday 1 May is set to be the warmest day, with temperatures climbing to 24°C and winds calming to 18mph as the direction shifts to the south.
While the weather remains fine, the public is advised that UV levels are moderate, and residents should take care during midday hours by using sunscreen. Those sensitive to allergens should also note that pollen levels are high throughout this period, with high concentrations of oak pollen expected on Thursday.
The Met Office has warned that conditions will shift from Friday afternoon as rain and showers move in from the southwest. Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree noted that some of this rain could be heavy and potentially thundery. This unsettled weather is expected to persist through the weekend, with light rain forecast for Sunday 3 May and a continued chance of showers into the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday 4 May.
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