Friday 22 May is expected to be sunny, dry and warm throughout the day, with temperatures climbing steadily before reaching around 26°C during the afternoon.
The chance of rain remains very low, with light to moderate winds from the south and south-west.
Early morning
The day will begin dry and sunny, with temperatures around 14°C at 5am and 6am, rising to 15°C by 7am and 17°C by 8am. The chance of rain stays below 5% throughout the early morning. Winds will come from the south at around 6 to 8 mph, with gusts between 13 and 18 mph.
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Midday
By late morning and lunchtime, conditions will remain bright and dry, with unbroken sunshine expected. Temperatures will rise from 19°C at 9am to 21°C by 10am, 23°C by 11am and 24°C at midday. The chance of rain remains below 5%. Winds will be from the south to south-south-west at around 9 to 12 mph, with gusts reaching about 20 to 26 mph.
Afternoon
The afternoon is expected to be the warmest part of the day, with long sunny spells and dry conditions. Temperatures will reach 25°C at 1pm and 2pm, before rising to 26°C at 3pm and 4pm. The chance of rain remains below 5% throughout. Winds will turn south-westerly by late afternoon, at around 12 to 13 mph, with gusts between 23 and 26 mph.
Evening
The evening will stay warm, dry and bright at first, with sunshine continuing through to around 8pm before clearer skies and some cloud develop later. Temperatures will ease from 26°C at 5pm to 25°C at 6pm, 24°C at 7pm and 23°C by 8pm. It will remain mild later, with temperatures falling to 21°C at 9pm, 20°C at 10pm and 19°C by 11pm. The chance of rain stays below 5% for most of the evening, rising slightly to 10% by 11pm. Winds will remain mainly south-westerly, easing from around 12 mph early in the evening to 6 mph late on.
