The Met Office has predicted a wet and windy start to Thursday in Newtown, with rain expected, especially heavy over the hills.

However, as the day progresses, the weather is anticipated to become drier in the afternoon, with some sunny spells and winds easing.

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While it may feel quite humid at the beginning, the air is expected to become fresher once the rain clears. The maximum temperature for today is forecasted to reach 19°C.

Cloud cover is set to build up over Newtown tonight, bringing rain which is expected to arrive overnight, at times becoming heavy. Furthermore, the early hours of the night will see a significant increase in wind speed, with gales likely around coastal areas and hills.

Despite the rain and wind, temperatures are expected to be slightly cooler than the previous night but still rather mild, with a minimum temperature of 10°C.

Tomorrow in Newtown is expected to start with the rain clearing early in the day, making way for a day filled with sunny spells.

While the initial strong winds are anticipated to ease off, it will remain breezy in the afternoon. The temperatures are likely to hover around the seasonal norm, with the maximum temperature reaching 19°C.