Cooler for the weekend with a chilly wind setting in for Sunday and Monday

We’ve had more decent weather this week.

It really has been a good spring so far and very dry.

We are well-below average rainfall since the start of February.

The last day of April saw my warmest April day on record.

Oldham weather expert Jon Baylis's data goes back to 2013.

The maximum was 25.9°C recorded at 4:49pm.

Humidity levels have been low too. Perfect drying weather.

For the north west of England it’s been the driest Feb-Apr period since 1938.

Thanks to @kevirlam on X for this stat.

Here's Jon's latest in-depth forecast:

Today (Thursday): Hot, with sunny spells and feeling more humid.

It will be the last summer-like temperatures of this week as temperatures will cool off as a weakening cold-front comes down from the northwest.

There will also be another weather-front to the south of the UK.

So, the air will be a little bit more unstable on Thursday and with the heat there is just a chance (15%) that we see some isolated showers breaking out which could be locally heavy and thundery.

Currently this is more likely to happen to the south of our region.

Max 26°C Min 8°C.

Friday: It looks like we’ll be in the middle of decaying weather-fronts, so a dry day is expected with plenty of sunny spells.

Cooler than recently which some of you will be thankful for and dry. Cool overnight.

Max 20°C Min 6°C.

Long weekend: Question marks over the bank holiday.

Saturday: Looks like a decent day with bright spells, dry and light winds.

Temperatures still above average so feeling pleasant out there but a cool wind developing later. Cold night.

Max 19°C Min 4°C.

Sunday: Some uncertainty but it looks like a pool of colder air will drift in from the north/northeast with some thicker cloud making it feel chilly.

Western areas could well hang on to some sunshine and temperatures warmer here. Winds will be gusty.

Max 12-16°C Min 5°C Max gusts 25mph.

Bank holiday Monday: Looks chilly with cloud dragged in on a cold wind from the northeast.

Should remain dry. Warmer to the sheltered west/southwest. Cold night.

Max 13°C Min 3°C.

Outlook: A lot of dry weather and temperatures slowly recovering.

Days of bright or sunny spells.

The wait for unsettled weather with plenty of rain goes on.

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

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