Residents in Basingstoke, Hampshire, are being told to prepare for a spell of wet and windy weather as heavy rain and gusts of up to 45mph are expected to hit the area on Thursday, 12 March 2026. The unsettled conditions mean there could be some disruption to travel throughout the day and into the evening.
According to the Met Office, the heavy rain is forecast to spread across the region during the first half of Thursday night. This weather is expected to clear towards the southeast by dawn on Friday morning, leading to a much drier start to the day.
Local people are advised to secure any outdoor items, such as garden furniture or bins, that might be blown around by the gusty winds. The strong winds are likely to make conditions difficult for high-sided vehicles and could lead to slower journey times on local roads.
As the weekend approaches, the weather in the town is expected to turn colder but brighter. Saturday, 14 March 2026, will likely see sunny intervals and lighter winds. While Sunday, 15 March, may also see some brighter spells, forecasters note that further light rain could potentially arrive later in the day.
The transition to clearer skies will bring a breezier feel to the air despite the sunshine. Forecasters suggest that while the rain will have cleared, the drop in temperature will be the main change for residents to notice as they head outdoors over the weekend.
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