Residents in Basildon can expect a warm and sunny start to the weekend, as the Met Office reports that temperatures will rise above the seasonal average this Saturday, 9 May 2026.
Saturday is set to be the warmest day of the weekend, reaching 19°C with sunny spells throughout the day. While the weather will be pleasant for outdoor plans, the national weather service has warned that UV levels will be high. People are advised to seek shade during midday hours, cover up, and apply sunscreen.
Conditions will turn cooler and more unsettled on Sunday, 10 May 2026, with maximum temperatures dropping to 16°C. The forecast indicates cloudier skies for the area and a 30% chance of rain early in the morning at 7am.
Winds will also pick up significantly on Sunday, with gusts potentially reaching 34mph, compared to the milder 24mph gusts expected on Saturday. This latest update was provided by the weather service on the morning of Friday, 8 May 2026.
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