Residents in Kirkby can look forward to a bright and warm weekend as high pressure brings settled, dry weather to the region through the end of April. According to the Met Office, temperatures are expected to reach 20°C on Friday 24 April and 21°C on Saturday 25 April.
While the weather will be pleasant, those who suffer from hay fever should be prepared for very high pollen levels on Friday and Saturday. These warm, dry conditions create an ideal environment for pollen release and dispersal, with birch pollen currently acting as the primary allergen. Pollen counts are expected to drop to high levels on Sunday and moderate levels by Monday.
The local forecast also indicates that UV levels will be moderate throughout the period. The national weather service advises residents to take care during midday hours, avoid spending too much time in the sun without protection, and use sunscreen.
Although daytime temperatures will be warm, nights will remain chilly. Minimum overnight temperatures across the weekend are expected to be between 6°C and 7°C, though they may feel as low as 4°C on Saturday morning. The regional outlook for North West England warns that clear skies could lead to temperatures dropping close to freezing in some areas, potentially causing a grass frost.
The settled weather pattern is expected to continue into next week, though Monday 27 April may bring slightly cooler conditions with a 20 per cent chance of rain in the late afternoon.
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