Residents in Poole can expect a mix of sunshine and rain this week as temperatures remain below average for mid-May, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office.
The week began with light showers on Thursday 14 May, with temperatures reaching a high of 15°C and wind gusts of up to 25mph. Friday 15 May will see sunny intervals and a similar high of 15°C. Conditions are expected to turn wetter over the weekend, with light rain forecast for Saturday 16 May and cloudy skies with a chance of rain early on Sunday 17 May.
The unsettled weather is set to persist into the start of next week. Monday 18 May and Tuesday 19 May will likely see light rain, with wind gusts peaking at 34mph and 33mph respectively. Tuesday is expected to be particularly wet, with a 70% chance of rain in the early morning.
Conditions should improve by Wednesday 20 May, which is forecast to be the warmest day of the week with sunny intervals and temperatures reaching 18°C. While temperatures are currently lower than typical averages for this time of year, residents are advised that UV levels will be high through Sunday and moderate on Monday and Tuesday, requiring sun protection during the middle of the day. Pollen levels are expected to remain low throughout the week.
Changeable weather with periods of rain or showers is expected to continue across the region until 27 May, at which point high pressure may bring more settled conditions.
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