The Met Office has predicted a period of drier and more settled weather for Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, starting the week of 2 March 2026. This shift follows a month of heavy rain that led to a major incident being declared across the county due to severe flooding.
Forecasters expect a build-up of high pressure from the west to bring sunshine and variable cloud until at least 11 March 2026. This change follows a period where the Environment Agency issued flood warnings for the River Nene, which saw water levels rise at The Embankment.
The North Northamptonshire Council dealt with a major incident in February after flooding impacted local areas and the Stanton Cross housing development. According to historical weather data, March is typically one of the driest months for the area with an average of about 49 mm of rain.
While the days will be clearer, the forecast suggests that nights will remain chilly. Residents should look out for patchy frost and fog overnight, which could make travel more difficult during the early morning.
The dry spell will offer a window for outdoor work and flood recovery efforts to take place across the community. This shift marks a return to more typical weather patterns for the region as the spring season begins.
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