Residents in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, are preparing for a wet and windy Friday morning as a cold front moves across the region on 6 February 2026. The Met Office forecast for the area indicates temperatures around 4°C during the early morning period, with gusty winds — the Met Office site shows gusts up to 34mph recorded in the wider local dataset and hourly forecasts for Friday morning indicating gusts around 20–25mph.
The heaviest rainfall is expected between 06:00 and 11:00 GMT on Friday, which may create difficult conditions for people heading to work or school. Local authorities have warned that surface water can collect quickly on steep gradients such as Carlton Hill and Standhill Road, increasing the risk of slippery and slow-moving traffic.
Passengers using Nottingham City Transport services that serve Carlton Hill — including the 24, 25 and 27 routes — should allow extra travel time and check NCT’s service updates before travelling, as high winds and standing water frequently cause delays on arterial routes.
Nottinghamshire County Council Highways says teams will be monitoring known trouble spots and drains during the period of heavy rain. Residents are also being advised to secure any loose garden furniture or bins that could be blown over by gusty winds.
Local coverage from Gedling Eye has described the morning as likely to be among the colder spells of the 2025/26 winter for the area. Factoring in wind chill, conditions for anyone outdoors during the peak morning rainfall are expected to feel closer to around 0°C.
Readers should check the Met Office forecast and local council or transport service updates before travelling for the latest information and any route-specific advisories.
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