Residents in York should prepare for a shift in weather as the Met Office warns of wet and windy conditions heading into the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
While today, 31 March, will remain mild with temperatures reaching 16°C and some sunny intervals, the weather is set to turn unsettled starting Friday 3 April. The upcoming bank holiday is anticipated to be the busiest on UK roads in four years, with the RAC reporting that approximately 21 million leisure trips are planned nationwide.
Conditions on Good Friday are expected to include light rain and temperatures of 13°C, though wind chill will make it feel closer to 9°C. Gusts are likely to reach 31mph. The weather will become more severe on Easter Saturday, 4 April, which is forecast to be the windiest day of the period. Gusts could reach 39mph, approaching gale force, with overcast skies and temperatures of 16°C feeling like 11°C.
Although the forecast shows an unsettled pattern across Yorkshire, the Met Office has not issued any specific weather warnings for York at this time. Additionally, the Environment Agency currently assesses the flood risk for the area as very low through Saturday.
The unsettled weather is expected to persist beyond the holiday weekend, with further spells of wind and rain likely to continue into the following week. Residents are encouraged to monitor local updates as they plan their travel and outdoor activities.
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