Sunshine and blue skies forecast this week for Northern Ireland
Great news - the first week of April will see clear skies and warm sunshine according to forecasters 🙌
A statement from the Met Office reads: "With high pressure becoming established this week, the start of April will be warm and sunny across the UK. After light rain clears the north of Scotland on Monday, there will be a consistently dry spell of weather for the whole of the UK."
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Paul Gundersen, said: “The UK will have a sunny start to April this week. Temperatures will slowly build, with highs of 21-22°C possible by Thursday.
"Other than a small chance of some light rain grazing the far southwest of England it will be a dry week too. At this time of the year, we do start to see higher UV levels, so if you are outside enjoying the sunshine do think about protecting yourself from the sun as even in April it is strong enough to burn your skin.”
Looking towards the weekend, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Mike Silverstone, said: “As the area of high pressure moves slightly further west it will allow some cloud to move into eastern areas of the UK. In western parts, under largely cloudless skies, temperatures of up to 20°C are forecast for Friday.
"High pressure is forecast to remain dominant through the weekend and indeed at the start of next week, meaning a prolonged spell of settled weather for the UK with little in the way of rainfall and plenty of sunshine. Temperatures are likely to ease off though.”
Northern Ireland's five-day forecast 👇
Today: A dull, cloudy start but some brighter spells may develop late in the morning. Cloudier again in the afternoon with the odd light shower breaking out. Mild. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Tonight: It will stay dry through the evening and overnight. There will be variable amounts of cloud and increasingly clear spells developing through the night. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
Tuesday: It will be a dry and mild day with prolonged spells of sunshine. Brisk southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Dry and settled conditions from Wednesday to Friday with plenty of sunshine on offer and staying mild.