Calderdale weather: Sunshine is here to stay for the rest of the week

Forecasts show the odd shower will make an appearance over the next couple of days but it will brighten up to long sunny spells towards the end of the week.

Temperatures are expected to stay between 17C and 20C throughout the week.

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Today: Generally fine this morning with warm spells of sunshine, following the clearance of any early mist. More sunny spells this afternoon but with the risk of a few potentially sharp showers breaking out.

Tonight: The odd sharp shower or thunderstorm this evening but some sunny spells too. Turning dry overnight with some long clear periods. Fairly mild.

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Tomorrow: It looks like staying dry through tomorrow with sunny spells. Turning warm again with temperatures above where they should be for the time of year.

Wednesday to Friday: Wednesday will be fine and a touch milder than Tuesday with long sunny spells. Thursday will be fine and warm with plenty of sunshine, although some mist may form overnight. Remaining warm and bright with sunny spells and partly cloudy skies on Friday but some scattered showers may push in from the south.

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