All change on the weather front
After a good deal of dry weather and warm sunshine for much of the UK over the last few days, there is a change in the forecast as we head towards the weekend.
The change will come from both the South West and the North West
Friday will see cloudier conditions and outbreaks of rain spreading from the South West, then overnight a separate front will bring cloud and rain from the north across Scotland and Northern Ireland. This will then edge southwards into northern England during Saturday and Sunday. Ahead of the front, across the rest of England and Wales, there will be a mixture of bright spells and some heavy showers throughout the weekend, with hail and thunder a risk.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Chris Tubbs, said: "After a warm and sunny start to April for most of us, the change to cooler, more unsettled weather will be a real feature of the weather this weekend and also into next week. However, this change is fairly typical of spring weather, with some April showers on the way."
Into next week, conditions will be colder than of late, with temperatures below average for everyone, and feeling noticeably colder than recent days, especially in rain and stronger winds.
The five day forecast for Devon is as follows:
Today:
Early cloud will break to allow further warm sunny spells to develop for most. Breezy at times with some cloud lingering near the south coast. Maximum temperature 18C.
Tonight:
It will be a dry night with lengthy clear spells at first, but it will soon cloud over from the southwest. Winds will remain light. Minimum temperature 4C.
Friday:
Much cooler and cloudier with showery rain and a strengthening breeze spreading from the west throughout the day. The best of any brightness is likely across eastern parts. Maximum temperature 14C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
Unsettled throughout with rain or showers, these perhaps heavy at times with some thunder, but also some sunshine in-between. Turning gradually colder with a brisk northerly wind developing on Monday.
