The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds in Blackpool, Lancashire, today, Thursday, 12 March 2026. The alert, which is in place from 5am until 8pm, warns that an active weather front moving across the country will bring heavy rain and high wind speeds to the area.
Forecasters expect gusts to reach between 50 and 55mph widely across the town. However, people living in exposed coastal areas or spending time near the promenade could see much stronger winds of up to 70mph.
The weather conditions are likely to cause some disruption to travel, including potential delays for those using bus and train services. There is also a small risk of power cuts affecting local homes and businesses while the weather front passes through.
Residents are being encouraged to secure any loose items outside their properties, such as garden furniture or bins, to prevent them from being blown away. Those walking along the seafront are urged to take extra care due to the combination of high winds and spray from the sea.
The national weather service first issued this warning on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, at 9:40am. Once the winds die down this evening, temperatures are expected to drop, bringing much colder conditions to the region for the rest of the week.
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