Residents in Carlton can look forward to a gradual warming trend over the coming week, as temperatures are expected to rise from 12°C on Friday 10 April to 17°C by Thursday 16 April. While the week will feature a pleasant increase in temperature, the Met Office warns of changeable conditions, including high pollen levels and gusty winds, as the region moves through mid-April.
Those heading out this weekend should prepare for some disruption on Saturday 11 April, which is set to be the windiest day of the week with gusts reaching 37mph. The forecast indicates rain and strong winds early in the day, followed by a mix of sunshine and blustery showers. Fortunately, wind speeds are expected to ease significantly by Monday.
Hay fever sufferers should take extra precautions throughout the week. Pollen levels are forecast to be high on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, with birch pollen identified as the dominant allergen currently affecting a large number of people. According to Met Office Senior Scientist Lucy Neal, current conditions are ideal for trees to release pollen and for it to be carried over longer distances.
This warming spell follows a notably mild March, which saw temperatures reach 1.6°C above the long-term average, and comes after the UK experienced one of its hottest April days on record earlier this week. The Met Office continues to monitor regional patterns as part of its ongoing weather reporting services, with current forecasts suggesting temperatures in the East Midlands will remain near or slightly above average for this time of year.
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