Easter weather forecast suggests sunshine and showers this bank holiday weekend
As NI prepares for the Easter bank holiday weekend, we take a look at the weather forecast.
The Met Office suggests that the weather looks set to be changeable, with rain at times, but also some good sunny spells.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates said: “The Easter weekend is set to bring changeable weather for many. Some areas may experience near dry conditions all weekend, whilst others may see heavy rain.
“We are keeping a close eye on an area of low pressure which sinks away to the south on Friday. This could bring with it some heavy, and possibly even disruptive rain for parts of southwest England, and also parts of Northern Ireland and south Wales.
Steven continued: “The low will pull away to the south on Saturday, although some rain may linger across parts of the west/southwest but elsewhere, many parts will enjoy some sunny spells, with light winds and temperatures around average.
“Easter Sunday looks to be the widely drier day of the weekend. Cloud amounts will vary, but most places should see some bright or sunny spells at times. Parts of the far south and west may remain cloudier with a few showers around. Temperatures look generally close to the seasonal average.
“Things probably turn a little more unsettled again on Monday, with outbreaks of rain/showers in the south and west, tending to spread northwards and perhaps becoming heavy at times, though there is currently a lot of uncertainty in the details.”
Northern Ireland's five-day forecast point down👇
Today: It will be a bright day with sunny spells and a scattering of showers. Any showers could be heavy and the winds will be light. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Tonight: Any showers dying out during this evening with clearing skies. A few shallow mist patches possible before cloud thickens from the south overnight, patchy rain or showers by dawn. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
Friday: Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain, the rain heavy and persistent at times over the hills. Feeling chilly in the brisk east or northeast winds. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Rather cloudy with occasional rain or showers. Some drier and brighter spells too, the best of these across the north. Chilly easterly winds.
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