Chelmsford - Weather warnings issued

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Forecast - Chelmsford

Sunny and a gentle breezeSunny and light windsLight cloud and a gentle breezeLight cloud and light windsLight rain and a gentle breezeSunny intervals and a moderate breezeLight rain showers and a moderate breezeLight cloud and a gentle breezeLight rain showers and a gentle breezeLight rain and a gentle breezeLight rain showers and a gentle breezeLight rain showers and a gentle breezeLight rain and a gentle breezeLight rain and a gentle breeze

Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:39Sunset20:26
PollenHighUVVery HighPollutionModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:41Sunset20:24
PollenModerateUVHighPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:42Sunset20:22
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:44Sunset20:20
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:45Sunset20:18
PollenLowUVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:47Sunset20:16
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:49Sunset20:14
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:50Sunset20:12
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:52Sunset20:10
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:53Sunset20:08
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:55Sunset20:06
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:57Sunset20:03
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:58Sunset20:01
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:00Sunset19:59
UVLow

Hour by hour forecast

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:39Sunset20:26
PollenHighUVVery HighPollutionModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:41Sunset20:24
PollenModerateUVHighPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:42Sunset20:22
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:44Sunset20:20
PollenLowUVModeratePollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:45Sunset20:18
PollenLowUVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:47Sunset20:16
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:49Sunset20:14
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:50Sunset20:12
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:52Sunset20:10
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:53Sunset20:08
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:55Sunset20:06
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:57Sunset20:03
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:58Sunset20:01
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:00Sunset19:59
UVLow
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Forecast for East England

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Latest forecast for Essex

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Today

Today will be a hot and dry day with plenty of sunshine. Some patches of cloud may develop in the late afternoon to evening.

Tonight

Tonight will be dry with predominantly clear skies. The odd patch of cloud may move in at times.

Friday

Tomorrow will begin dry and sunny, however later on areas of cloud will push in, these bringing a chance of heavy and thundery spells of rain.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday

Saturday is set to be partly cloudy, turning mostly cloudy in the afternoon for a time, with the odd heavy shower possible in places. Sunday may see some lingering cloud in the morning, but it should soon turn sunny and dry. Monday will begin dry and sunny, but later outbreaks of rain are set to push in from the west.

Observations for Writtle

Observed at, 06:00 BST Thursday 13 August
weather type not available
  • Humidity: 99%,
  • Visibility, not available,
  • Pressure, not available,
Observation station: Writtle (51.733° North, 0.433° East)

Met Office warnings issued for Essex

  • Amber warning of extreme heat

    Amber - Likely

    Starts:09:00 BST Thursday 13 August
    Ends:23:59 BST Thursday 13 August

    Very high temperatures may lead to impacts on Thursday. - Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat - The wider population is likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn or heat exhaustion (dehydration, nausea, fatigue) and other heat-related illnesses - Some changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required - Some heat sensitive systems and equipment may fail, with the potential for some power cuts and the loss of other services to some homes and businesses. - More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents - Some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays

    Issued:10:32 BST Tuesday 11 August

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Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities

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Increased potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel, risk to life and property

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Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe

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