People living and working in Bloxwich, West Midlands, should prepare for a wet and blustery start to the day as rain and wind move in overnight on Thursday, 5 March 2026. According to the Met Office, rain will arrive late on Thursday evening with wind gusts reaching speeds of around 24mph on Friday morning, 6 March 2026.
The combination of rain and wind is expected to cause delays for drivers and bus passengers on major routes, including the A34 Stafford Road and Bloxwich High Street. This unsettled weather follows a winter and February period that was officially described by weather experts as having persistent wet conditions.
While the wind speeds are below the level required for an official weather warning, the gusts could be strong enough to blow over loose garden items or bring down small tree branches. Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor belongings and allow extra time for their morning journeys to school or work.
Conditions are expected to improve as the rain and wind clear by Friday afternoon. This should leave the area with a drier and brighter end to the week heading into the weekend.
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