Winds and rain have been a constant in the county throughout March, but will it brighten up for Easter weekend?

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for wind which will come into effect on Thursday, March 28 but have warned that an unsettled weekend is likely for many.

Due to low pressure continuing from the windy Thursday, showers and longer spells of rain are expected across Dorset.

Despite some sunny weather on Saturday, there will be a continuation of a showery theme in southern and western areas.

Easter Sunday is due to be the driest day for the county, however the Met Office warn that conditions will return to be more unsettled in southern areas by Easter Monday.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Helen Caughey said: “Showers will continue into the weekend, especially for southern and western areas. However, it is likely that we will see something of an improvement for most areas.”

RAC Breakdown Spokesperson, Rod Dennis, gave some advice around driving over the weekend.

He said: “With plenty of classic early spring weather over the Easter bank holiday weekend – showers and gusty winds along with some brighter interludes – drivers getting away will definitely need to be on their guard and ready to cope with rapidly changing road conditions. Slowing down in the heaviest of downpours on Good Friday and Easter Saturday is a must as stopping distances will be far greater.

“It’s vitally important drivers don’t travel through any standing water at speed, however shallow, as this dramatically increases the risk of aquaplaning and losing control of their vehicles.

“When it comes to an easier time on the roads, Sunday could be drivers’ best bet before the weather deteriorates once again on Easter Monday. As the weather over the weekend is so changeable, it’s also a good idea to have sunglasses to hand to make driving safer when the sun makes an appearance and causes wet roads to dazzle,” he added. 

The weather forecast for Weymouth, Dorchester and Portland over the Easter weekend:

Weymouth:

Good Friday: Heavy showers changing to cloudy by nighttime. Highs of 11C.

Saturday: Sunny intervals changing to light showers by late morning. Highs of 11C.

Easter Sunday: Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Highs of 12C.

Easter Monday: Cloudy changing to light showers by lunchtime. Highs of 12C.

 

Dorchester:

Good Friday: Heavy showers changing to cloudy by nighttime. Highs of 11C.

Saturday: Sunny intervals changing to light showers by lunchtime. Highs of 11C.

Easter Sunday: Cloudy. Highs 12C.

Easter Monday: Cloudy changing to light showers in the afternoon. Highs of 12C.

 

Portland:

Good Friday: Heavy showers changing to cloudy by nighttime. Highs of 11C.

Saturday: Sunny intervals changing to light showers by lunchtime. Highs of 11C.

Easter Sunday: Cloudy. Highs of 12C.

Easter Monday: Cloudy changing to light showers in the afternoon. Highs of 12C.

For more information, advice and the latest forecasts, visit: www.metoffice.gov.uk