Pollen count Edinburgh: pollen count forecast over the Easter weekend - and how to spot hay fever symptoms

The weather in the UK over the next few days is set to be mostly dry, sunny and warm - but with this comes an increase in pollen levels, which brings bad news for hayfever sufferers
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Temperatures Edinburgh will reach highs of 15C this weekend, with a mixture of sunny skies, rain and cloud

High pollen count

The warmer temperatures in the UK this week are bringing with it a higher pollen count.

The weather in the UK over the next few days is set to be mostly dry, sunny and warm - but with this comes an increase in pollen levels, which brings bad news for hayfever sufferersThe weather in the UK over the next few days is set to be mostly dry, sunny and warm - but with this comes an increase in pollen levels, which brings bad news for hayfever sufferers
The weather in the UK over the next few days is set to be mostly dry, sunny and warm - but with this comes an increase in pollen levels, which brings bad news for hayfever sufferers
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However, the pollen forecast for Good Friday (10 April) is low is Scotland, except for Strathclyde where it is medium. It is high throughout the rest of the UK.

Saturday (11 April) has a low pollen forecast throughout Scotland, with a high pollen forecast in Yorkshire and North East England, and medium forecast throughout the rest of the UK.

Easter Sunday (12 April) has a low pollen forecast throughout Scotland, with a medium forecast throughout the rest of the UK, except for South West England and London and South East England, which are high.

What will the weather be like in the UK over Easter weekend?

Good Friday (10 April)

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Early cloud and showers in some parts of Scotland will clear, but more rain will develop in the northwest, explains the Met Office.

Maximum temperature of 12C and minimum temperature of 10C.

Easter Saturday (11 April)

The Met Office UK outlook says: “Showery rain in the north should clear quite promptly leaving some sunshine.”

Saturday in Scotland is set to see a mixture of cloud, sunny spells and rain, with a maximum temperature of 15C and minimum temperature of 8C.

Easter Sunday (12 April)

Easter Sunday will be overcast throughout the day in most parts of the country, with light showers in some parts.

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There will be a maximum temperature of 11C and overnight temperature of 4C.

Easter Monday (13 April)

Easter Monday will be similar, with cloudy conditions and the chance of light showers in some parts. Maximum temperature of 7C and overnight temperature of 2C.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Frank Saunders, said, “The Easter weekend starts dry and warm for many with temperatures possibly reaching as high as 24C in parts of London and the south east on Bank Holiday Friday and Saturday also.

“As the weekend continues there is an increasing risk of showers, some of which could be heavy or thundery. By the start of next week, although it will be drier and sunnier again it will definitely feel cooler with temperatures reaching the mid-teens at best.”

Hay fever symptoms

The NHS notes that hay fever symptoms include:

-sneezing and coughing

-a runny or blocked nose

-itchy, red or watery eyes

-itchy throat, mouth, nose and ears

-loss of smell

-pain around your temples and forehead

-headache

-earache

-feeling tired

Staying at home

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However, despite the upcoming warm, dry weather over Easter weekend, the Met Office adds, “Whatever the weather over the long holiday weekend we are all being urged to remember the Government Coronavirus guidelines to stay at home.

“Do not go out to meet others, even friends or family, as it is possible to spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms. Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home), always stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people and wash your hands as soon as you return home.”