Kirkby residents are being warned of a sharp change in weather, with cooler temperatures and strong winds arriving on Thursday 9 April 2026 after a brief spell of unseasonably warm weather.
The Met Office has forecasted a drop in temperature from Wednesday’s 19°C to a maximum of 13°C on Thursday. The day will bring a 60% chance of rain by mid-morning, accompanied by wind gusts reaching 37mph that will make conditions feel closer to 11°C.
This shift is a classic example of what meteorologists call a “Fool’s Spring,” where short-lived periods of warmer weather are quickly interrupted by a return to colder, more unsettled conditions. This pattern is common during the spring months as different air masses move across the region.
The unsettled weather is set to continue throughout the weekend in Kirkby. Friday will be cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and wind gusts of up to 36mph. Saturday is expected to see early rain with winds reaching 35mph, while Sunday remains changeable with potential showery outbreaks and wind gusts of 30mph.
Residents are advised to keep waterproof clothing handy and secure any loose items in their gardens. Those sensitive to pollen should be aware that levels remain very high for birch and ash throughout Wednesday and Friday, which may compound discomfort for allergy sufferers. The Met Office continues to monitor the situation, as local weather remains variable following the recent disruption caused by Storm Dave earlier this month.
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