Easter weather: Mix of rain, wind and sun predicted for Leeds this weekend - when 50mph winds are forecast
Watch the Met Office forecast for Easter bank holiday weekend, as strong winds are predicted for Leeds.
Steven Keates, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, said: “As we head into Good Friday and Easter Saturday, the weather is expected to turn more unsettled, with spells of rain at times, some of which could be heavy. This will be followed by sunny spells and showers, with the driest conditions likely towards the southeast of the UK.
“It is also likely to become windy at times across all areas, particularly in exposed north-western locations. While there remains some uncertainty in the detail at this point in time, there is a strong signal for wet and windy conditions to continue into the Easter Weekend.”
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On Good Friday (April 3), light rain is forecast for Leeds, with up to 37mph wind gusts predicted - high temperature 13°C, low temperature 4°C.
Light rain is also forecast for Saturday (4 April), with gusts of up to 50mph expected - high temperature 14°C, low temperature 4°C.
The weather looks to brighten up on Easter Sunday (5 April). Sunny intervals are forecast, but the strong winds remain - with gusts of up to 49mph predicted - high temperature 10°C, low temperature 3°C.
Easter Monday (April 6) is forecast to be a sunny day, with gusts of up to 26mph predicted - high temperature 15°C, low temperature 7°C.
Met Office Yorkshire and Humber weather forecast
Wednesday 1 April night
Outbreaks of rain will begin the evening as a band of rain moves southeastwards across the region, clearing around midnight to allow for clear spells and a patchy frost to develop. A few isolated showers may linger near the coast. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
Thursday 2 April
After a chilly start, it will be a dry day with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells for many. Feeling cooler compared to previous days. Light winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Friday 3 April to Sunday 5 April
Unsettled with an increasing likelihood of wet and windy conditions on Friday and into the weekend. Risk of gales on Saturday. Cooler and brighter with blustery showers Sunday.