Residents in Rickmansworth should prepare for a week of shifting weather, as the Met Office warns of a rapid transition from warm, sunny conditions to cooler and unsettled weather starting this weekend.
Saturday, 9 May, is set to be the warmest day of the week, with sunny intervals and temperatures reaching a high of 21°C. However, conditions are expected to change significantly by Sunday, 10 May, when temperatures will drop sharply. A high of 16°C is forecast for the daytime, but overnight lows will reach just 3°C, with wind gusts of up to 34mph expected to make the air feel considerably colder.
By Thursday, 14 May, the weather is set to become even wetter, with light showers throughout the day and a 70% chance of rain during the afternoon. Temperatures on Thursday will feel closer to 10°C, and the overall outlook for the middle of May suggests cooler-than-normal conditions as low-pressure systems move across the region.
Throughout the period, UV levels are rated as high for the first part of the week, dropping to moderate later on. Residents are advised by the Met Office to wear sunscreen and seek shade during the middle of the day. Pollen levels currently remain low, though some early grass pollen is beginning to appear.
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