Rain is set to be on the way to Coventry and Warwickshire – but the Met Office says it will not stay for long.
Coventry is experiencing one of its driest Julys ever. Bablake Weather Station, an independent Met Office climatological station just outside the city centre, has reported 20 days without rain this month – the last time that happened was in 1928.
The Met Office said that by the weekend there may be some rain but the long range forecast predicts more dry weather.
Greg Wolverson , a Met Office deputy chief forecaster, said: “Fresher conditions will prevail from Sunday onwards, but temperatures will remain around average for the time of year.”
The Met Office said during next next week Atlantic-dominated weather fronts would push in from the west bringing some rain, but in between there would be brighter spells, which in the July sunshine should elevate temperatures to the mid 20s.
Mr Wolverson said: “Although there is a return to rain in the forecast, we have just come out of an exceptionally dry spell and the forecast rain is unlikely to be widespread or substantial.
“Many areas are likely to continue experiencing prevailing dry conditions for the foreseeable future, especially in southern England.”
Latest local forecast
The full latest Met Office forecast for our area this week and into the start of next week is as follows:
Today
Early patches of low cloud and fog will readily clear during the morning to leave a dry day across the region with some bright or sunny spells. Feeling very warm in the light northwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 26C.
Tonight
It will remain dry overnight with variable cloud. There will be some clear spells, though patches of low cloud and fog are likely to reform by the morning. Minimum temperature 13C.
Friday
Friday looks set to be another fine day. The morning may start a bit grey and misty for some, but plenty of sunshine will develop, heralding a very warm afternoon. Maximum temperature 26C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday
Further warm sunshine on Saturday. Conditions turning more changeable later, and into Sunday, with some showery and breezy weather moving through from the northwest. Perhaps a few showers on Monday.
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