Why Chard is set for 26C weather according to Met Office

Temperatures are set to peak at 26°C in Chard this weekend <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Temperatures are set to peak at 26°C in Chard this weekend (Image: Newsquest)
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The Met Office has forecast a weekend of warm temperatures for Chard.

The full forecast, subject to change, is available at metoffice.gov.uk.

Sunny spells are set to shift to overcast skies by late morning on Wednesday, May 20.

Peak temperatures are expected to hit 18°C, with the lowest at 11°C, and winds could reach up to 27mph.

On Thursday, May 21, the day will start cloudy, but sunny intervals will appear by late morning.

The highest temperature will remain at 18°C, with a low of 10°C and wind gusts up to 19mph.

On Friday, May 22, conditions will be sunny throughout the day, with 21mph maximum gusts.

The temperature is set to rise to 22°C and fall to 12°C.

Saturday, May 23, will bring sunny intervals, with the thermometer climbing to 25°C and dropping to 11°C, while winds could gust up to 19mph.

On Sunday, May 24, sunshine is expected throughout the day, with temperatures peaking at 26°C and dipping to 10°C.

Winds will be slightly calmer, with maximum gusts of 18mph.

High UV levels are expected all week and into the weekend.

For those planning to be outdoors on Saturday, be aware of high pollen and moderate pollution levels.

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