After a week of sunshine and fair weather this is the forecast for the week ahead, and the all important second May bank holiday weekend
Today
Fine weather this morning with warm spells of sunshine, following the clearance of any early mist.
More sunny spells this afternoon, but with the risk of a few sudden heavy showers breaking out.
Highs of 22 degrees celsius.
Tonight
The odd sharp shower or thunderstorm this evening but some sunny spells too.
Overnight the rain will clear.
Market Hall, Dursley by Elizabeth Oakley
Tuesday
Mostly dry through Tuesday with sunny spells.
However there is athe possibility of a sharp afternoon shower or two.
Warm again with temperatures above average for the time of year.
Highs of 22 degrees celsius.
Wednesday
Wednesday will be fine with long sunny spells and it will continue warm.
Highs of 22 degrees celsius.
Thursday
Thursday will start off mainly dry and bright but it will cloud over with showers or showery rain later in the day. A few thunderstorms cannot be ruled out.
Highs of 21 degrees celsius.
Friday
Friday is looking to stay rather unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain and a slight risk of thunder.
Highs of 21 degrees celsius.
Cotswold Water Park by Chris Hailstone
Bank holiday weekend
Saturday will be breezy will sunny intervals, Sunday much the same - but Monday will likely feature showers along with the light winds.
Highs of 21 degrees celsius.
Shereen Elizabeth Meanwell's dog Poppy has given this week's weather her seal of approval.
Here she is enjoying the sun over the weekend.
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