Residents in Blackpool should prepare for a wet end to the week as the Met Office forecasts rain through Thursday evening and Friday. According to the latest update issued on 16 April 2026, the area will see a high chance of precipitation, with levels reaching 90 per cent and above during peak times.
Those heading out on Friday should be aware of windier conditions, with gusts expected to reach up to 29mph. Temperatures across the remainder of the week are set to range between 5°C and 15°C, with Thursday and Friday acting as the warmest days.
Conditions are expected to improve significantly by the weekend, offering a largely dry outlook for Saturday and Sunday. Sunday is set to be the brightest day, with a precipitation chance dropping below 5 per cent for most of the day and lighter winds at 21mph.
Pollen levels are also expected to shift as the weather changes. While levels are currently high for Thursday and moderate on Friday, they are set to drop to low by Saturday.
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