Unstable conditions are expected to affect the nation during the upcoming Easter Bank Holiday weekend, with substantial precipitation and gusty conditions predicted for Coventry and Warwickshire. Meteorologists have described the outlook for this period as “wet and windy.”

The Met Office has released yellow wind alerts for certain regions of the United Kingdom. Although no advisories have been currently issued for our immediate vicinity, the most recent local projection indicates winds reaching 43mph will impact our area on Saturday evening, April 4.

The prediction anticipates strong wind gusts intensifying as the day progresses.

This follows what promises to be a rainy Good Friday, characterized by “showery outbreaks of rain, which could be heavy at times.”

This precipitation system is expected to arrive starting this evening, April 2, and persist through Friday morning, the remainder of Good Friday, and into the weekend.

The most current prediction for our region is as follows:

Today

A cold but clear beginning to the day. Sunny intervals throughout the morning and into the afternoon. A cooler feel compared to recent days, though winds will remain gentle. High of 12C.

Tonight

Rapid cloud cover developing this evening, with rainfall arriving in the early hours. Wet conditions continuing overnight, with the rain falling heavily over elevated areas. Becoming progressively windier. Low of 5C.

Friday

A windy day, with showery rainfall that may be heavy at points. A few bright or sunny intervals are possible, particularly during the afternoon. High of 16C.

Outlook for Saturday through Monday

Windy conditions on Saturday, with either showers or extended periods of rain. Sunny and breezy weather on Easter Sunday, accompanied by scattered showers. Drier and warmer conditions returning for Easter Monday.