Essex braced for dry, chilly Bonfire Night weather

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Essex will see dry, chilly conditions on Bonfire Night with temperatures around 9C and winds gusting to 17mph.

Essex Bonfire Night celebrations on 5 November will stay largely dry, according to the Met Office. Temperatures are expected to hover around 9C during the evening hours, with conditions feeling closer to 7C or 8C in coastal areas like Southend. Umbrellas can likely stay at home, but warm clothing will be needed.

Rain is unlikely across the county, with a chance of no more than 10 per cent in most areas after 5pm and less inland. Colchester should be among the driest parts of the county, with less than a five per cent chance of rain overnight.

Winds will be breezy early in the evening, with gusts reaching up to 17mph in parts of Essex before easing later in the night. In Colchester, gusts could reach 17mph before easing to around 9mph by 10pm. Chelmsford will see similar conditions, with temperatures falling from 9C to 8C as the evening progresses and gusts reaching 16mph early in the evening before easing later.

Communities across Essex are marking Guy Fawkes Night with multiple events scheduled. Six major events are taking place across the county on 5 November and the following weekend, featuring fireworks, bonfires, family entertainment, fairground rides and food. Some events, such as Barleylands near Billericay, will also feature low-bang fireworks starting from 6.40pm to reduce noise impact.

Essex braced for dry, chilly Bonfire Night weather — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Six Essex fireworks events with family entertainment to enjoy on Bonfire NightDiscover six Essex Bonfire Night events on November 5, with fireworks, bonfires and family entertainment in Billericay, Thurrock, Colchester and more.Colchester Gazette · 5 Nov, 14:30
Essex weather forecast for Bonfire Night, according to the Met OfficeEssex Bonfire Night forecast for November 5: dry, chilly conditions, temperatures around 9C, low rain risk and winds gusting up to 17mph across the county.Colchester Gazette · 4 Nov, 20:11
Essex weather forecast for Bonfire Night, according to the Met OfficeEssex Bonfire Night forecast for November 5: dry, chilly conditions, temperatures around 9C, low rain risk and winds gusting up to 17mph across the county.Echo (Basildon) · 4 Nov, 20:11
Essex weather forecast for Bonfire Night, according to the Met OfficeEssex Bonfire Night forecast for November 5: dry, chilly conditions, temperatures around 9C, low rain risk and winds gusting up to 17mph across the county.Brentwood Guardian · 4 Nov, 20:11

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