Hampshire

Portsmouth Braces for 50mph Wind Gusts and Heavy Rain

By

Karen McGinn
12 March 2026, 9:06 am

Residents in Portsmouth, Hampshire, are facing a day of stormy weather on Thursday, 12 March 2026, as high winds and heavy rain move across the area.

The Met Office has predicted windy conditions for the region, with wet weather expected to spread throughout the evening. This rain is likely to be heavy and gusty before it clears away by the early hours of Friday morning.

Forecasts from AccuWeather suggest that wind speeds could exceed 50mph from Thursday morning until late at night. These high winds have the potential to cause local damage and might lead to travel problems for people in the city.

People living in the city are encouraged to check for updates if they have outdoor plans. The unsettled conditions follow a brief period of brighter weather earlier in the morning.

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