Residents in Oxford can expect a warm and sunny Saturday before a cooler and windier shift arrives for the rest of the weekend, according to the Met Office.
Saturday 9 May is set to be the warmest day of the weekend, with temperatures reaching 21°C under sunny intervals. While it will feel like 17°C, residents planning outdoor activities should take note that UV levels will be moderate, meaning sunscreen is advised.
Conditions will change on Sunday 10 May as temperatures drop to 15°C. Strengthening winds with gusts reaching up to 33mph will make it feel noticeably cooler, closer to 11°C. Despite the wind, no weather warnings are currently in force for the Oxford area.
Friday 8 May remains mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain at 1pm and high UV levels, requiring sun protection during the midday hours. The week ahead will see changeable weather with temperatures ranging from 14°C to 17°C, and light showers are expected on Thursday 14 May.
Throughout the weekend and into next week, pollen levels are forecast to remain low, though some early season grass pollen is present. Looking further ahead to the middle of the month, the national weather service expects unsettled conditions to continue with temperatures likely staying near or slightly below the seasonal average.
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