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‘Favourable’ kite-flying conditions forecast

Breezy does it: Emily McLaughlin, from New Jersey, launches a kite at Horseshoe Beach during last year’s traditional Good Friday kite-flying festivities(File photograph by Akil Simmons)

Those looking to send kites soaring on Good Friday will have favourable conditions, according to one weather forecaster.

James Dodgson, deputy director with the Bermuda Weather Service, said a moderate northeasterly breeze would make for good kite flying.

“The reason for this breeze and wind direction is that we will be under a pressure squeeze between high pressure just to our north and weak low pressure to our south,” Mr Dodgson said.

“Current forecast projections suggest quite a lot of cloud cover, although there should be some sunny periods.”

According to Mr Dodgson, a weak cold front is expected to approach from the north later on Friday, bringing a few showers towards the evening.

Conditions at Horseshoe Beach will not be ideal for all beach-based activities, however.

“It will likely be rather cool for a swim with a sea-surface temperature around 68 to 70F,” Mr Dodgson said.

“There will also be a bit of an east-southeasterly swell.”

A high of around 70F to 71F is expected.