Residents in Reading can expect a shift toward more settled and warming conditions through the middle of next week, following a recent spell of unusually high temperatures. According to the Met Office, temperatures in the area are forecast to climb from 13°C on Friday to 17°C by Wednesday and Thursday.
The weekend will bring some changeable weather for those planning outdoor activities. Saturday morning is expected to be breezy, with wind gusts reaching up to 34mph, and a 40% chance of light rain early in the day. Sunday afternoon also brings a 60% chance of light showers between 3pm and 6pm.
For those looking to spend time outside, Tuesday and Wednesday currently appear to be the most favourable days. These days are expected to feature settled conditions with sunny intervals and only a 10% chance of rain on Tuesday.
Hay fever sufferers should take note that pollen levels are expected to remain very high from Friday through Sunday, before dropping to high levels on Monday. This forecast follows a notably warm day on 8 April, when temperatures in Reading reached 25°C, significantly higher than the typical April average.
The latest 10-day outlook from the Met Office indicates that the UK is moving into a generally cooler and more unsettled weather pattern for the remainder of the month after the recent brief heatwave.
Additional local weather observations and information for the region can be found through Reading Weather.
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