Met Office forecasts mixed weather for May Bank Holiday in north Wales
The Bank Holiday weekend is shaping up to be a wet one across Flintshire, with forecasts of drizzle on Saturday, rain through Sunday and a cool, cloudy Bank Holiday Monday.
Daytime temperatures at Hawarden are forecast to drop from 19C on Friday to 17C on Saturday and 14C on Sunday and Monday, with overnight lows down to 6C by Monday.
Saturday looks largely dry until late afternoon, when drizzle and showers are expected to build through the evening, with rain probability rising above 80 per cent by midnight.
Sunday is forecast to be the wettest day of the weekend, with rain probability sitting above 70 per cent across most of the day at Hawarden.
The local picture follows a wet and possibly thundery Friday across the UK, with the Met Office saying rain spreading in from the southwest will ease into a more changeable weekend.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree said: “By Friday, conditions are expected to become more unsettled, with rain and showers spreading in from the southwest, some of which could be heavy and possibly thundery.”
He said: “Into the Bank Holiday weekend, the weather looks more changeable, with showers at times, particularly in the north, but also some sunnier intervals.”
The forecast comes as the Met Office urges people heading outdoors to check the local forecast, UV index and pollen count before setting off, as part of its WeatherReady campaign.
Met Office Head of Warnings and Guidance Holly Clements said: “As we head into the first bank holiday of the summer, many people may be planning to spend more time outside.
“While warm sunshine is welcome for some, it’s important to be prepared for higher UV levels, pollen and the potential for weather conditions to change.
“Being WeatherReady means checking the forecast, understanding the risks and taking simple steps so plans don’t get spoiled. Our refreshed Met Office App makes it easier than ever to access the information you need before heading out.”
A YouGov poll found 88 per cent of British adults like or love a warm and sunny day, but 22 per cent said they did not like it being too hot. Just over half said they liked snow, and 51 per cent said they liked thunder and lightning.
Rosie Weatherley, Information Content Manager at mental health charity Mind, said: “Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit your mental health.
“It can support your physical wellbeing too. There are lots of ways you can connect with nature, like growing food, birdwatching or taking part in a nature survey.
“You could also try to bring nature indoors, for example by planting herbs in a window box or listening to recordings of natural sounds like birdsong.”
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