Residents in Poole, Dorset, will see unseasonably warm weather this week as the Met Office predicts temperatures rising well above the typical winter average between February 23, 2026, and February 27, 2026.
The warmest weather is expected on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, when temperatures could reach 14°C with periods of sunshine. This is a significant increase from the usual February highs of 7°C to 8.3°C recorded for the area by Weather Spark.
Conditions will remain changeable, with fog expected on Monday evening and light rain forecast for Thursday, February 26, 2026. Wind gusts may reach 40mph by Friday, and the Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for some parts of England during this unsettled time.
The milder conditions offer a chance for outdoor work or trips to Sandbanks before cooler weather returns. The long-range forecast suggests that temperatures will drop again starting on February 28, 2026, with a risk of gales.
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