Portsmouth weather: What to expect this weekend when you are out and about
After an extremely wet start to the year this weekend may bring some respite from the rainy conditions.
Whether you are planning a family day out, a romantic Valentine’s Day trip, or heading to Fratton Park for the football, Saturday’s weather forecast looks promising. February 14 is set to be a bright sunny day in Portsmouth albeit with temperatures dropping.
Although some cloud coverage is expected around midday it is expected to be clear for much of the morning and afternoon, including for the 3pm kick off between Portsmouth and Sheffield United - welcome news after last week’s match cancellation due to a waterlogged pitch. Despite the clear skies it is going to be a colder day with highs of 6C.
Overcast conditions will return for for the evening with the highest likelihood of rain forecast at 11pm where chances of precipitation increase to 20 per cent.
Sunday, February 15 will see the return of the rain with cloudy and overcast conditions throughout the day with highs of 10C. Rain is most probable during the early morning and mid afternoon with 70 per cent chance or precipitation between 3pm and 4pm.
A Met Office spokesperson said: “As low pressure clears into Europe, Arctic maritime air will sweep across the UK, bringing a fine, sunny and cold day for most on Saturday, with a widespread frost to start. However, the settled weather will be short-lived. Cloud will increase from the west as the next Atlantic system approaches later in the day.”
The forecast is subject to change. For the latest update visit https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/