Residents in Banbury can look forward to a mostly warm and sunny week ahead, according to the Met Office. While temperatures are set to reach a pleasant 21°C by the end of the week, those planning to spend time outdoors should be aware of a brief windy spell mid-week and high pollen counts.
The week begins on Monday 27 April with sunny intervals and a high of 20°C, although there will be rain in the eveing. However, the weather will turn cooler on Tuesday 28 April, which is expected to be the coolest day of the period with a high of 15°C. Residents should prepare for strong winds gusting up to 32mph that day, making it feel closer to 11°C.
Settled and sunny conditions are expected to return on Wednesday 29 April, though breezy conditions will continue with wind gusts reaching up to 39mph. The mercury will climb steadily through the latter half of the week, peaking at 21°C on Friday 1 May. The dry spell is set to last from Wednesday through to Friday, providing ideal conditions for outdoor activities.
Those heading out should take precautions as UV levels are forecast to be moderate throughout the week, and the Met Office advises using sunscreen during the middle of the day. Additionally, hay fever sufferers should note that pollen levels are expected to be high for most of the week, including Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Looking further ahead, the long-range forecast for 1 May to 10 May suggests that the current dry spell may be followed by more changeable conditions, with an increased likelihood of showers and longer periods of rain.
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