Residents in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, can look forward to a warm and sunny weekend as temperatures reach 19°C, though the Met Office warns that conditions will turn windier and more unsettled early next week.
Saturday is set to be the pick of the weekend, with clear skies and high temperatures. However, hay fever sufferers should take note that pollen levels will be high on Saturday and again on Monday. Throughout the weekend, the Met Office advises that UV levels remain moderate, and residents spending time outdoors should use sunscreen during midday hours.
While the weather will remain predominantly dry, the outlook changes from Monday. Residents can expect sunny intervals with a 30% chance of rain by 5pm. By Tuesday and Wednesday, wind gusts are expected to pick up significantly, reaching up to 30mph by mid-week, with temperatures cooling to 16°C.
According to Defra data, air quality remains low, the safest rating on the Daily Air Quality Index, throughout this period, allowing for normal outdoor activities. The current warm spell follows what has been recorded as the warmest start to April in the UK in 80 years.
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