Half-term weather: Will it stay sunny in Portsmouth this week, and when is rain next forecast?
For the first time in what feels like forever, the sun is beaming down on Portsmouth.
After an eternity of grey skies, rainfall and general weather-related misery, we have finally been rewarded with some sunshine - at just the right time too.
Many parents were staring down the barrel of a half-term holiday with their children cooped up inside, but thankfully can now take them outside at whim this week.
However, the Met Office has described the weather this week as being “unstable”, with changing conditions and potential weather warnings on the way.
Here is what to expect from the weather in the coming week:
Monday, February 16
Sunshine will continue, with some clouds coming over later in the day. Wind speed expected to ease off as temperature hits a maximum of seven degrees Celsius.
Tuesday, February 17
Mostly dry with bright or sunny spells. Fresh winds easing through the morning to become light by afternoon. Maximum temperature seven degrees Celsius.
Wednesday, February 18
Wednesday spells of rain are likely in the afternoon, and possibly becoming windy. Maximum temperature six degrees Celsius.
Thursday, February 19
Sunshine returns with almost no chance of rain, and a maximum temperature of six degrees Celsius.
Friday, February 20
Cloudy with an increased chance of rain, but downpour not guaranteed despite increased wind speed. Maximum temperature eight degrees Celsius.