Turning Milder in time for the WeekendForecast 6th March 2009

3 Day Outlook Forecast...

City Friday Saturday Sunday

Aberdeen

Birmingham

Cardiff

Edinburgh

Liverpool

London

Newcastle

Norwich

Plymouth

Southampton

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National Summary...Friday will be a pleasant day for Many across the Midlands, Eastern England and Southern England. It will feel warm in the sun with temperatures hitting 10 or 11c though perhaps feeling more like 16c when there is no wind.

Elsewhere it will be a cloudy day with some patchy rain in the west, though perhaps some sleet or snow over the Scottish Highlands. Here it will feel cooler but it will be milder than recent days.

Saturday will be a dull day for many though some brief sunny spells are still likely in Central and Southern England. It will be mild again and warm in the sunshine. 13c seems likely to be the maximum temperature in the milder Central and Southern England.

Sunday sees the return of a wintry mix to the North. There will be some rain in the south though some rain, hail, sleet or snow showers may be present around the coasts of Scotland. It will turn slightly cooler again though nothing significantly cold.

UV Index for Friday 6th March 2009...

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UV Index Key...Low-You can Stay safely outside. No Protection Required.

3 4 5 Moderate-Seek Shade during midday hours. Cover up and wear sun cream.

6 7 High- Seek Shade during midday hours. Cover up and regularly apply sun cream.

8 Very High- Avoid being outside during midday hours but shirt, hat and sun cream is essential. (Rare in the UK)

Remember...During sunny weather...The UV index (the strength of the sun) can be high at many times of the year — it doesn't have to be hot. The UV index can be strong through cloud even when the sun isn't directly shining. If you go out, wear lightweight, light-coloured clothing, high factor sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat. Avoid being in the sun for long stretches. Reapply an appropriate factor sun cream at regular intervals during the day.

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This Weeks Weather & Temperature Overall...

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