Residents in Middlesbrough can look forward to a warm Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures are set to climb following a cool and rainy start to the week. According to the Met Office, the area will see a significant shift in conditions, with sunny skies and highs reaching 26°C by the end of the week.
Friday 22 May is forecast to be a particularly warm day, with temperatures hitting 26°C. The Met Office has advised that UV levels will be high, and residents are encouraged to seek shade during midday hours, cover up, and use sunscreen.
The warming trend is expected to continue throughout the Bank Holiday period. Saturday 23 May will see sunny intervals and a high of 24°C, though there is a chance of rain early in the morning. Sunday 24 May is set to be a sunny day reaching 26°C, with similar conditions and light winds continuing into Bank Holiday Monday.
This change in weather is a stark turn from Tuesday 19 May, which saw rain and temperatures feeling as cold as 9°C. Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tony Wisson described the upcoming conditions as a marked contrast from recent days, offering warm and settled weather for many.
Local businesses may also see a positive impact from the change in weather. Eddy Leviten, Executive Director of the Tourism Alliance, stated that sunny Bank Holidays make a real difference to businesses that depend on visitor spending, and a warmer, drier weekend should provide a welcome boost for towns and cities across the country.
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