Residents in Durham, County Durham, are being warned to prepare for a period of stormy weather as strong winds and heavy rain move across the area on 5 and 6 February 2026. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings, warning that travel could be disrupted across Northern England.
The wind is expected to be strongest from Thursday morning until early Friday, with gusts of around 45–55 mph. This will be followed by heavy rain on Friday afternoon, coinciding with the busy evening commute. Drivers are warned to watch out for standing water on major roads such as the A1(M), while rail passengers should check for updates through National Rail and their train operators.
Because the ground is already wet from recent rainfall, there is an increased chance of flooding in low-lying parts of the city. The Environment Agency is monitoring river levels on the River Wear, and Durham County Council says its teams are on standby to check and, where necessary, clear road drains and gullies to help water flow away more easily. Local officials are advising people to plan their journeys ahead of time and to stay away from riverside paths if water levels begin to rise. For the latest river-level and flood-alert information, check the GOV.UK flood information pages for Durham.
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