Residents in Reading should prepare for a wet and windy Tuesday before the area experiences a significant turn toward warmer, settled weather for the remainder of the week. According to the Met Office, the wet conditions are expected to clear as high pressure moves in, leading into what could be the warmest Bank Holiday weekend of the year so far.
Tuesday, 19 May, will bring the heaviest rain during the midday hours, with the chance of precipitation rising from 40% at 9am to 80% by 12pm and 1pm. The day will also be blustery, with wind gusts reaching up to 31mph in the afternoon. Residents heading out during the day should be aware of these conditions, as surface water may affect travel.
Following Tuesday’s rain, temperatures are set to climb steadily. After a cooler start to the week, the mercury will hit 26°C by Friday, 22 May. The official forecast notes that Friday is expected to be the warmest day of the year so far for the region. This warm trend will continue throughout the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, with temperatures reaching 28°C from Saturday, 23 May, through Monday, 25 May.
Those planning to spend time outdoors during the long weekend should note that conditions will remain well above the typical average daytime highs of 17-19°C for this time of year, as noted by Do I Need A Brolly. While the weather will be settled and dry, pollen levels are expected to rise from low earlier in the week to high starting on Friday, which may be a factor for those with hay fever.
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