Residents in Portsmouth can expect a stretch of unsettled weather this week as the Met Office reports a series of cloudy days, light rain, and gusty winds lasting until mid-week. While temperatures are set to rise gradually, the area will experience a mix of sunshine and showers through at least Tuesday.
Thursday begins with cloudy skies and temperatures reaching 15°C, accompanied by a 40 per cent chance of rain in the morning and wind gusts up to 21mph. Heading into Friday, residents will see some sunny intervals, though there is a 50 per cent chance of rain during the afternoon. The temperature is expected to reach a high of 14°C, though it may feel cooler.
Conditions remain variable over the weekend. Saturday will bring light rain with a high of 15°C and gusts reaching 23mph. Sunday continues the cloudy trend with a 50 per cent chance of rain early in the morning and a high of 16°C. The wind is expected to pick up slightly on Monday, with gusts reaching 29mph alongside light rain.
The wettest part of the week is forecast for Tuesday, which carries a 70 per cent chance of rain in the morning. Despite the damp start to the day, temperatures will climb to 17°C, though wind gusts will also reach their peak of 32mph. Relief is expected by Wednesday, which is set to be the warmest day of the period, reaching 19°C with sunny intervals.
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