Residents in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, should prepare for a change in weather as rain and strong winds are expected to arrive on Sunday, 15 March 2026. This shift in conditions is predicted to bring an end to the recent calmer weather patterns and move into a colder start to the following week.
According to the Met Office, wind gusts could reach up to 34mph during the day on Sunday. There is also a high chance of rain, with the likelihood of precipitation ranging between 40% and 90% throughout the day.
As the rain moves through, temperatures are forecast to drop significantly, with the air feeling as cold as -1°C on Sunday. This colder feel is expected to continue into Monday, when feels-like temperatures are projected to stay between -1°C and 7°C.
Local people planning to spend time outdoors on Sunday or at the start of next week are encouraged to take care and prepare for the wind and rain. The unsettled weather is part of a larger system moving east across the region, which may also bring wintry conditions to higher ground nearby.
