The Met Office has issued a forecast for Blackpool, Lancashire, predicting a week of wet and windy weather with a risk of coastal gales starting on 1 March 2026.
Conditions are expected to be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and temperatures reaching 13°C. Strong winds with gusts up to 35mph are forecast for the night of 1 March and the morning of 2 March, creating rough seas and hazardous conditions along the seafront.
The Environment Agency has active flood warnings in place for the Lancashire coast as sea levels are set to rise. High tides in the town will increase daily from 8.3 metres on Sunday to a peak of 9.2 metres by Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
Waves reaching over one metre could cause sea spray to blow onto the promenade, which may lead to travel delays or local tram service changes. Residents and visitors are advised to check safety information before heading to the seafront during high tide periods.
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