Residents in Kirkby should prepare for wet and windy conditions over the upcoming Easter weekend, as the Met Office has forecast unsettled weather from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April 2026. After a relatively calm mid-week period, the North West is expected to be among the wettest and windiest regions in the country as low-pressure systems move in.
Good Friday will see light rain and maximum wind gusts of 30mph, with temperatures feeling like 8°C. Conditions are expected to be at their windiest on Easter Saturday, with gusts reaching 38mph in the afternoon and further light rain anticipated. While Easter Sunday brings some improvement with sunny intervals, strong wind gusts of up to 36mph will persist, making it feel closer to 7°C despite the daytime temperature reaching 11°C.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates noted that while there remains some uncertainty in the detail, there is a strong signal for wet and windy conditions to continue into the Easter Weekend. The variable weather is common for this time of year as the season transitions, though residents planning outdoor activities or travel should be aware of the potential for disruption.
The unsettled forecast coincides with what is expected to be the busiest Easter weekend on UK roads in four years, with approximately 21 million trips planned across the country. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys, as the combination of heavy traffic and strong winds may create challenging driving conditions on local routes.
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