On Saturday 28 February 2026, residents in Banbury, Oxfordshire, will face wet and windy weather that could disrupt travel and local events. The Met Office predicts showers or longer spells of rain between 6:00 am and 9:00 am, which may be heavy at times.
This early morning rainfall is expected to affect the setup of the Banbury Charter Market in the Market Place. Traders usually begin preparing their stalls from 6:00 am for the market opening at 9:00 am, and shoppers are encouraged to take care on slippery footpaths.
Wind gusts are forecast to reach 24 mph on Saturday and could increase to 32 mph by Sunday. The Environment Agency has also kept flood alerts active for the River Cherwell as wider flood warnings continue for several parts of England.
People planning to travel are advised to allow extra time due to wet roads and the risk of surface water. Previous heavy rain in the area has caused problems for drivers and stopped trains running on the tracks between Bicester North and Banbury.
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