Good Friday Weather Forecast: Rain to Hit Merseyside
A wet and windy Good Friday is forecast for Merseyside, with rain expected to hit the region from 8am this morning and continuing throughout the day. According to the Met Office’s weather forecast, obtained from Yahoo News UK, the heaviest rainfall is expected to occur between 2pm and 5pm, with temperatures reaching highs of 13C and lows of 8C.
The Met Office has warned that the feel of the weather will be tempered by "blustery winds", making it a chilly day for residents in Merseyside. The weather forecast also predicts a wet evening, with rain heavy at times, and gusty winds throughout the night.
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." He also warned that an area of low pressure could bring heavy and potentially disruptive rain to parts of southwest England, Northern Ireland, and south Wales.
"The low will pull away to the south on Saturday, although the speed and time of the clearance is rather uncertain at the moment," Steven added. "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."
In Merseyside, Saturday is expected to be "damp and breezy" to begin with, but the rain is set to fade during the day. It is expected to remain largely cloudy with limited brighter spells possible for the afternoon. Easter Sunday is forecast to be the widely drier day of the weekend, with cloud amounts varying and most places seeing some bright or sunny spells at times.
However, things may 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. As Yahoo News UK reports, there is currently a lot of uncertainty in the details.
Residents in Merseyside are advised to keep an eye on the weather forecast as things evolve over the coming day or so. In the meantime, it’s expected to be a wet and windy Good Friday, with rain hitting the region from 8am this morning.
According to Yahoo News UK, a picture of rain at the Albert Dock, taken by Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo, shows the wet conditions expected to hit Merseyside.
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The Met Office is urging people to stay up-to-date with the latest weather forecast, especially with the changeable weather expected over the Easter weekend. As Yahoo News UK reported, Steven Keates said:
"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."
