Northampton, Northamptonshire, is set to experience a significant weather shift this weekend as temperatures rise following a week of wintry conditions and flooding. According to the Met Office, daytime highs will climb from 5°C on Thursday to between 13°C and 14°C on February 21 and February 22, 2026.
While the air will feel warmer, the community should prepare for wet and windy conditions, with gusts expected to reach 34mph on Saturday. The Met Office Chief Forecaster, Jason Kelly, noted that rain and melting snow could cause further travel issues before the milder air fully takes over.
These conditions follow a major incident declaration by West Northamptonshire Council earlier this month due to severe flooding. Flood warnings remain in place for the River Nene and surrounding areas like St James, Far Cotton, and Cotton End as of February 19, 2026.
Residents are encouraged to secure loose garden items and check for travel updates before heading out during the weekend. Local officials continue to monitor river levels as the combination of new rain and thawing ice impacts the already wet ground.
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