Warmer for a time, but the unsettled theme continues

The warmest spell of this year is on the way, but it won’t be all BBQs and sun loungers.

In fact it’ll be very windy at times and of course more rain is in the forecast, reveals Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis.

It’s going to be the second half of April at the earliest before we have any chance of seeing a settled, drier and sunnier spell of weather and currently there’s a sniff.

Surely we’re in for a summery May, right?

Anyway, here's Jon's latest in-depth Oldham weather forecast:

Today (Thursday): It’ll be a mostly cloudy morning, and apart from some drizzle on the hills, it should be dry.

Bright spells will break out around lunchtime and into the early afternoon which might trigger off an isolated shower.

Temperatures will also pick up a little before rain arrives overnight which could be heavy at times. 

Max 13°C Min 8°C.

Friday: Early rain will clear to a day of sunny spells and showers.

The south-to-southwesterly wind will pick up becoming gusty and the showers will be heavy with a risk of hail and thunder.

With this warm airflow temperatures will really pick up and it will feel pleasant in any sunshine, but it will be windy. 

Max 17°C Min 8°C.

Weekend: Warm briefly, but windy.

Saturday: Heavy rain overnight will have cleared away to the north.

A deep area of low pressure to the west of Ireland will mean it will be a turbulent afternoon with very windy conditions and gusts to 45-50mph.

Despite the wind, it will be warm and the warmest day of the year is likely.

There will be sunny spells and a few showers which should be well-scattered and mainly to the west. 

Max 18°C Min 8°C.

Sunday: A cold-front will have moved through so it will be slightly cooler on Sunday.

But, it will be another windy day with sunny spells and showers.

Some heavy with hail and thunder. 

Max 15°C Min 8°C.

Outlook: Looking ahead, it looks set to remain unsettled for the week.

Yes, there will be some sunny spells at times, but equally there will be showers or longer spells of rain in between.

Temperatures remaining on the mild side, occasionally higher and into the mid-teens.

It’s a long way off, but there are some signs of high pressure taking control of our weather and delivering a decent dry spell, which is much needed.

Follow @ChadWeather on X for the latest forecasts and warnings.

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