Residents in Hinckley are being advised to prepare for unsettled weather this Easter weekend, with the Met Office warning of strong winds and rain. The blustery conditions are expected to arrive on Good Friday, 3 April, and continue throughout the holiday period.
For those living in Hinckley, the local forecast indicates light rain on Friday with wind gusts reaching 34mph. Conditions are set to worsen on Saturday, 4 April, with wind gusts expected to reach 42mph, which is the highest intensity forecast for the week. While the weather will remain windy on Sunday, 5 April, the area is currently at a very low risk of flooding, according to the Environment Agency, which reported that all previous flood alerts for Leicestershire were removed as of 31 March 2026.
The timing of the poor weather may prove challenging for travellers, as the RAC and other travel organisations have forecast that this will be the busiest Easter on UK roads since 2022. Motorists are encouraged to check their routes and prepare for potential delays caused by the wet and windy conditions.
Looking ahead, the unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue for parts of the UK into mid-April. However, those hoping for better conditions in the East Midlands may see an improvement shortly after the bank holiday, with temperatures potentially rising to 18°C by Tuesday, 7 April.
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