Residents in Luton should prepare for a wet and windy day on Tuesday 19 May 2026, as the Met Office warns of persistent rain throughout the morning and heavy, potentially thundery showers later in the day.
The morning is beginning with light rain, which was recorded at London Luton Airport at 9am with temperatures around 11°C. While the rain is expected to clear east by midday, the relief will be short-lived. Heavy showers are likely to return in the afternoon, with the chance of precipitation peaking at 90% by 5pm. Some of these afternoon showers may turn thundery and carry a risk of hail.
Strong winds are also expected to impact the area, with gusts forecast to reach up to 31mph throughout the afternoon. Residents should take care while travelling, as the combination of rain and wind may lead to difficult conditions on the roads.
The Environment Agency has flood warnings in force elsewhere in England. While no flood warnings are currently active in Luton, the wider Luton and Dunstable area is identified as having a high long-term risk of flooding from rivers, surface water, groundwater and sewers. More information on how the community is working to manage these risks can be found through the Luton Resilient and Adaptive Communities project.
For those travelling or heading out, the East of England regional forecast suggests that after the initial wet start and a brief window of brighter spells, the weather will remain unsettled for the remainder of the day.
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