A largely dry and settled day is expected across the area on Tuesday 3 March, with variable cloud, some brighter intervals developing through the day.
EARLY MORNING
The day will begin mostly cloudy but dry, with only a small chance of light showers early on. Temperatures will range between 7°C and 8°C through the morning commute, feeling cool in a light northerly to north-north-easterly breeze of around 5 to 7 mph. Gusts may reach between 10 and 16 mph at times. Visibility is expected to remain very good.
MIDDAY
Cloud will continue to break through the late morning, allowing occasional brighter spells to develop. Conditions remain predominantly dry, with rain chances dropping to below five per cent for much of the period. Temperatures will gradually rise to around 9°C to 10°C by midday. Winds shift slightly to a north-easterly direction at around 8 to 9 mph, with occasional gusts nearing 18 to 19 mph.
AFTERNOON
The afternoon looks settled with a mix of cloud and sunny intervals. It will feel milder compared with the morning, with highs reaching 10°C to 11°C. The chance of rainfall remains low at around 10 per cent. Easterly to east-north-easterly winds continue at 8 to 9 mph, maintaining a gentle but noticeable breeze.
EVENING
Dry conditions persist into the evening with largely cloudy skies and clearer spells developing later. Temperatures will steadily fall from around 9°C at sunset to approximately 6°C by late evening. Winds ease slightly from the east or east-north-east at 7 to 9 mph, with lighter gusts of around 12 to 15 mph. Overnight conditions will turn cooler but remain settled.
