Residents in Reading, Berkshire, are facing heavy rain and strong winds today, Wednesday 25 March 2026, as a major weather shift brings difficult travel conditions to the town. The Met Office has reported a 90 per cent chance of heavy rain starting from 6am, which is expected to impact the morning rush hour.
Strong winds with gusts reaching up to 43mph are predicted throughout the day. While the actual temperature is expected to reach a high of 9°C, the wind chill will make it feel as cold as -1°C during the morning and evening periods.
This sudden change follows a brief period of warm weather last week when the UK saw its warmest day of the year so far. Steven Keates, a deputy chief forecaster, said the new conditions could be a shock to the system for many people.
The Environment Agency has warned that local flooding is possible across the south of England because the ground is already very wet. This could lead to further disruptions on the roads and for local properties over the next five days.
According to Weather2Travel, Reading usually sees about 15 days of rain during the month of March. While the wet weather is expected to continue today, conditions should improve on Thursday 26 March 2026 with some sunshine before more rain arrives on Friday.
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