Met Office gives verdict on the weather this half term and many won't be happy
Any half term outdoor fun you have planned could well be disrupted by heavy rain showers
There is plenty of rain expected this bank holiday weekend - and half term doesn't look like it will be much better
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We may have been lucky enough to enjoy weeks of sunshine this spring, but things look set to change as the May half term begins. While those whose gardens are in desperate need of some water might be pleased to hear that there will be plenty of rain on the way, those who were hoping to get outside with the children might be less impressed.
While Friday has started off dry with plenty of sunshine, heavy showers have been forecasted for the evening, when a new weather system arrives.
This unsettled weather is only set to continue over the bank holiday weekend, which looks like it could be filled with dry patches disturbed with plenty of heavy rain showers. Find out where and when it is going to rain most in Wales this weekend here.
On Saturday, the forecast for Wales states: "A mixture of brighter spells and scattered, blustery showers, these heaviest and most frequent in the north.
"Particularly windy along the coasts, but remaining warm and rather humid for many. Maximum temperature 17C." For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here
From Sunday to Tuesday, the weather is described as "changeable".
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Again, there will be dry interludes that will be disrupted by "scattered, blustery showers".
It is also expected to feel fresher than it has done in recent days.
The half-term week looks set to be a more unsettled period than of late, with further frontal systems running into the UK, bringing rain to many areas at times, but also some drier spells in between.
Temperatures will probably be close to average, perhaps slightly above at times, but will feel fairly cool in the often strong winds.
Deputy chief meteorologist David Oliver said the reason for the "big change" in weather conditions over the next few days is because the high pressure that has been dominant for much of the last few weeks is moving eastwards.
He said: "We'll see a change in conditions this weekend as weather systems move in from the Atlantic.
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"These will bring rain and windier conditions from the west later Friday, which will spread across the whole of the UK on Saturday.
"Some heavy rain is expected, especially in the northwest later on Saturday when winds will also strengthen, bringing a risk of coastal gales in the north."
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