UNSETTLED weather is to hit Herefordshire over the coronation weekend.

At the time of writing (9am on Saturday, May 6), heavy rain is falling in Hereford - and is set to continue throughout the day, before turning dryer by the evening. 

Giving an overview of the national forecast, Met Office Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said: “An area of rain is expected to move into southwest England early on Saturday, moving northeast through the day with some heavy bursts at times.

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"This is likely to bring some rain to London from mid-morning. Further north in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland it will be a day of sunshine and showers before the more persistent rain moves northwards overnight.

"Under the cloud and rain, temperatures will be subdued with 16 °C in London, whilst 20 °C is likely in sunnier northwest Scotland.” 

Further ahead 

With celebrations continuing through the bank holiday, Sunday is set to be much drier for Herefordshire with plenty of sunny spells. 

That is good news for anyone celebrating a Big Lunch as part of the coronation activities.

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However, more rain is then forecast to sweep through the county on Monday, which is the second Bank Holiday this month. 

Weather over past coronations

Data from the Met Office archive shows that past coronations back to Edward VII have been mixed when it comes to the weather.

The Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II saw temperature highs of just 11.8°C on June 2, 1953 with some light rain through the day. The Coronation of HM King George V was the mildest of the last four monarch’s Coronation, with daytime highs of 17°C on June 22, 1911.