Low cloud and mist across south-eastern England is expected to clear gradually throughout Saturday and Sunday as stronger March sunshine breaks through.
Residents across Kent are experiencing typical early spring weather this weekend, with persistent mist and low cloud developing across southern counties and eastern England. Satellite imagery this morning captured the gradual erosion of fog as daytime temperatures rise and March sunshine strengthens, a pattern expected to continue throughout the day.
The mist and low cloud is most likely to linger in the early morning hours and may take time to fully clear, particularly in sheltered areas and over lower ground. However, the increased strength of March sunshine at this time of year should eventually break through and disperse the fog by mid-morning to early afternoon.
Where cloud clears earlier, temperatures are expected to feel pleasantly warm despite being slightly below the exceptional warmth experienced earlier in the week. The forecast indicates predominantly dry conditions across the south and southeast throughout the weekend, with high pressure bringing settled weather. This combination of dry conditions and intermittent sunshine makes for a pleasant early spring day, even where cloud persists longer than expected.
Kent residents should expect variable visibility during the morning commute, with gradual improvement as the day progresses. The weekend outlook remains broadly settled and dry for the region, with low cloud being the main variable factor affecting the sunshine.
Key Information
- Low cloud and mist likely to linger through morning hours, particularly in shaded areas
- Stronger March sunshine expected to gradually clear cloud by late morning or early afternoon
- Dry conditions throughout the weekend with settled weather pattern
- Temperatures mild where sunshine breaks through, though cooler where cloud persists
