Storm Dave is bringing a windy and wet start to the Easter weekend in Poole, with overcast skies and strong gusts expected across the region today, Saturday 4 April. The Met Office has confirmed that while the most severe impacts of the storm are focused on northern parts of the UK, residents in Poole should prepare for wind gusts reaching up to 43mph this afternoon.
Conditions in the local area are forecast to remain overcast for most of the day, with temperatures peaking around 14°C. Rain is also expected to move into the area, with the probability of showers increasing significantly as the evening progresses, peaking at 70% around 11pm.
The weather is set to show some improvement by Easter Sunday, 5 April. The day will feature a mix of sunny intervals and scattered showers, though it will feel noticeably cooler with temperatures around 12°C, dropping to a perceived temperature of 9°C due to a lingering breeze. Maximum wind gusts on Sunday are expected to reach 39mph.
Those planning travel over the bank holiday should remain cautious, as this is predicted to be the busiest Easter weekend in four years for drivers. In addition to the unsettled weather, those sensitive to allergens should be aware that high pollen levels are forecast throughout the weekend, climbing to very high levels by Monday, 6 April.
Fortunately, the outlook for the remainder of the holiday is more positive. Easter Monday is expected to be the driest and most settled day of the weekend as the influence of the storm moves away, allowing temperatures in Poole to climb toward a warmer range of 13°C to 19°C.
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