Updated: 02:19 on Wed, 01-May

Some low cloud around at first but sunny spells developing in the west through the afternoon, perhaps with the odd shower later.
Cloud thickening across the east later.
Maximum Temperature 17C.

Cloudier skies in the east perhaps with some light rain or drizzle over the Pennines.
Clear spells further west with mostly light winds.
Minimum Temperature 7C.

Low cloud in the east, lifting and breaking, leading to lengthy sunny spells for most.
Feeling warm in the sunshine, particularly in the west.
Maximum Temperature 18C.

On Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, the weather details are still fairly uncertain, but overall it should be fairly warm with scattered showers.
There is also a chance of cloudier conditions with rain spreading from the southwest for a time on Sunday.
As we move into the new week, the chance of rain and showers reduces as high pressure builds to the east of the UK.
This will bring dry and fine weather for most areas, although there is still a possibility of rain or showers in the west.
Into the following week, high pressure is likely to remain dominant.
Sunnier conditions are expected across the south, while it may be cloudier in the north and east.
Temperatures are expected to be slightly above normal for early May.

In this period, the chances of unsettled weather are slightly less than usual in the far north but trending to slightly more unsettled further south.
Therefore, some spells of wet weather are likely for all, but perhaps especially across southern/central areas while the driest conditions relative to normal are probably further north.
The chance of below or above average temperatures is fairly balanced overall, slightly cooler around mid-month but recovering soon after, though it is worth noting that average temperatures themselves rise by around 1C per week at this time of year.

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