PEOPLE in Hampshire can expect warm weather over the Easter weekend, with highs of 19C.

This news comes from the Met Office, who have predicted a rise in temperatures across the south east of England, including in Andover and Basingstoke.

However, this warm spell is only temporary; the Met Office anticipates the temperatures to fall after Good Friday, with some areas experiencing light showers and cloud cover. Light winds are expected throughout.

Residents of both Basingstoke and Andover can expect to feel the heat on Good Friday, before temperatures steadily decrease over the bank holiday weekend, with clouds setting in on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

People in Basingstoke can also expect light showers early morning on Easter Monday.

The Met forcast for Andover and Basingstoke is:

Andover:

Good Friday: Sunny – highs of 19C

Saturday: Sunny intervals with slight fog in the morning – highs of 18C

Easter Sunday: Cloudy – highs of 18C

Easter Monday: Cloudy – highs of 14C

Basingstoke:

Good Friday: Sunny intervals - highs of 19C

Saturday: Sunny intervals with slight fog in the morning – highs of 18C

Easter Sunday: Cloudy – highs of 16C

Easter Monday: Cloudy with light rain in the morning – highs of 13C

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