Residents in Fleet, Hampshire, are preparing for high winds starting Tuesday, 24 March 2026, followed by a sharp drop in temperature on Wednesday as a cold snap moves across the region. The Met Office has forecast a shift from recent mild weather to winter-like conditions that could impact travel and outdoor activities through the middle of the week.
Following a mild Monday with highs of 15°C and a relatively mild Tuesday of 14°C, temperatures are expected to plummet to 9°C by Wednesday, 25 March 2026. Overnight temperatures are forecast to feel as cold as -2°C due to the combined effect of the cold air and wind chill. There is also a 90 per cent chance of heavy rain expected late Tuesday evening.
Wind speeds in the area will increase significantly, rising from 15mph at the start of the week to gusts of 36mph on Tuesday. These gusts are expected to peak at 38mph on Wednesday morning, creating more challenging conditions for those outdoors.
According to Met Office Chief Forecaster Steve Willington, this weather pattern is typical for this time of year but will be a shock to the system following the recent warm spell. Meteorologists described the shift as a “cold plunge” that will bring single-digit temperatures to the local community during the day.
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