Residents in Royal Leamington Spa are being urged to prepare for a wet and windy weekend as the Met Office forecasts heavy rain and strong gusts throughout Saturday, 11 April 2026.
The heaviest rainfall is expected during the morning, with the chance of precipitation peaking at 80 per cent at 7am. Those planning to travel should be aware that visibility may be reduced to around 11 kilometres during the worst of the weather. By the afternoon, the rain is expected to clear to the east, but strong winds will persist, with gusts reaching up to 37mph. While the air temperature may reach 12°C, the wind chill will make it feel closer to 7°C.
Conditions are expected to improve on Sunday, 12 April 2026, with sunny intervals returning and temperatures climbing to 14°C. Although it will remain breezy with wind gusts of up to 31mph, the day will provide a welcome break from Saturday’s heavier rain. Anyone heading outdoors should be aware that pollen levels will be very high across both days, and air quality is forecast as low, allowing for normal outdoor activities.
For those checking secondary weather reports, BBC Weather also forecasts a breezy weekend with temperatures reaching highs of 11°C on Saturday and 13°C on Sunday. Regional forecasts suggest that Saturday’s showers could be locally heavy, with the potential for hail and a risk of thunder as the weather clears.
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