Residents in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, are enjoying a brief period of spring-like weather with temperatures hitting 15°C today, February 25, 2026, before a wet and windy system arrives from the west tomorrow. This sudden shift in weather is expected to bring heavy rain and strong gusts that could disrupt local travel and outdoor plans across the community.
According to the Met Office, the weather will change significantly on February 26, 2026, as rain chances rise to 90 per cent by the evening. Wind gusts are forecast to reach 32mph on Thursday and may increase to 35mph by Sunday, March 1.
The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for the River Leam and River Itchen. The alerts cover low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Leam between Grandborough and Leamington, as well as the River Itchen between Southam and Marton. These alerts are currently active because the ground remains saturated following a wet February and the impact of Storm Goretti earlier this year.
People living in the area are encouraged to secure loose garden furniture and prepare for blustery showers that might impact school runs and daily commutes. Local drivers should check for road closures and flood updates before starting their journeys on Thursday.
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