The Met Office has warned people in Reading, Berkshire, to prepare for heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 45 mph today, 12 March 2026. This weather system is moving through the region and is expected to cause some problems for residents throughout the day.
Residents are being advised to secure any loose items in their gardens and to allow extra time for travel. The combination of strong winds and heavy rain could lead to delays on local road networks and other disruptions to daily activities.
The rain is expected to become more intense during the evening, with a very high chance of downpours lasting late into the night. Forecasters expect the most significant rainfall to occur between 10pm and 11pm, when the chance of rain rises to 95 per cent.
Conditions are set to improve by the morning of Friday, 13 March 2026, as the wind speeds begin to drop. Although the winds will ease, the weather is likely to remain chilly as the system moves away from the area.
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