Lough Neagh (County Londonderry) weather

Headline:

Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times. Chilly winds.

Today:

It will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain, the rain heavy and persistent at times over the hills. Feeling chilly in the fresh to strong east or northeast winds. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Tonight:

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, still heavy and persistent at times over the hills. A few drier spells developing overnight and the easterly winds fresh to strong around the coast. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Saturday:

The rain turning light and patchy and mainly affecting the hills. Occasional drier spells but remaining rather dull. Chilly easterly winds. Maximum temperature 10 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Patchy rain clearing on Sunday, becoming mainly dry and brightening up. Mostly cloudy on Monday and Tuesday, patchy light rain at times.

Many areas probably starting this period on a rather showery note, with central and southern parts of the UK more likely to see the heaviest and most frequent showers. These will likely be quite slow-moving with the chance of thunder in places. With time, high pressure is expected to become more dominant across the UK, but the shower risk may persist, more likely further to the south, at least towards the end of April. Given often light winds and for some, a fair amount of sunshine, it should feel pleasantly warm by day, though areas subject to onshore winds and perhaps also most cloud, especially North Sea coasts, may remain somewhat cooler. Some chilly nights remain likely, especially where skies are clear.

Early May will probably see a good deal of settled weather with high pressure patterns most likely to dominate. There are signs that towards mid May, pressure may fall in the vicinity of the UK, bringing an increased chance of rain or showers. Throughout this period, temperatures are expected to be near to a little above average, though some day to day and regional variability is to be anticipated.