Residents in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, are preparing for a sharp drop in temperatures and heavy rain this week as a cold spell replaces the recent warm spring weather.
According to the Met Office, Wednesday 25 March 2026 is expected to be the coldest day of the week, with temperatures of 9C feeling more like 0C to 4C due to strong winds. Steven Keates, a Deputy Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, described the sudden change as a potential shock to the system for many people. This shift follows an unusually warm period where temperatures reached 20.9C in Wales just last week.
The heaviest rainfall is forecast for Friday 27 March 2026, with a 95 per cent chance of rain during the afternoon rush hour between 4pm and 6pm. While Wednesday will see the strongest wind gusts of the week at 41mph, Saturday 28 March 2026 will remain breezy with gusts reaching up to 31mph in the afternoon. Early morning commuters on Thursday 26 March 2026 should also expect a cold start, as temperatures are predicted to feel as low as -1C.
The Environment Agency confirmed that there are currently no flood warnings in place for the town, despite the area being in a known flood zone. Drier conditions are expected to return on Sunday 29 March 2026, with only a 20 per cent chance of rain throughout the day. By Tuesday 31 March 2026, temperatures are forecast to recover to a milder 17C.
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