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.
RELATED NEWS:
- Latest updates: Herefordshire celebrates as King Charles II is crowned
- Coronation: What's on events and celebrations in Herefordshir
- Coronation: Prince Harry and Prince Andrew to have no formal role
"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.
OTHER NEWS:
- As it happened: Herefordshire Elections 2023 shock results
- Jailing of Herefordshire farmer John Price "is a disgrace"
- Herefordshire campsite is named one of the best in the UK
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.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here