Residents in Banbury, Oxfordshire, are being told to prepare for an unsettled week of weather starting today, 12 March 2026, as strong winds and rain move through the area.
According to the Met Office, wind gusts are expected to reach 45 mph this Thursday. Heavy rain is also expected to spread south across the region overnight before the winds begin to ease on Friday morning.
The unsettled conditions are set to continue until Wednesday, 18 March 2026, with a mix of light rain and cloudy spells. While the wind is expected to be lighter over the weekend, the community will continue to see periods of rain and overcast skies.
Households are advised to secure loose garden items and allow extra time for local journeys while the weather remains unpredictable. The Environment Agency has also noted that flood warnings are currently active across parts of England.
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