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Swindon residents warned of heavy rain and gusty winds this Wednesday
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
Met Office forecasters have issued a warning for persistent rain and blustery conditions across Wiltshire, with peak rainfall expected in Swindon during the early Wednesday morning commute.
Residents across Wiltshire and Swindon are being urged to prepare for a day of unsettled weather this Wednesday as a band of heavy rain and gusty winds moves across the region.
The Met Office reports that a deep area of low pressure, currently situated to the north-west of Ireland, is driving the weather system. As a cold front pushes eastwards across the country, it is expected to bring a spell of persistent rain and blustery conditions to the South West, including Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
In Swindon, the impact is expected to be felt most acutely during the early morning hours. Motorists are being advised to take extra care during the Wednesday morning rush hour, as the combination of heavy downpours and gusty winds may lead to spray and standing water, creating difficult travelling conditions.
Hour-by-hour forecast for Swindon
The weather is expected to remain unsettled throughout the early hours of Wednesday before conditions gradually improve later in the day.
Time Conditions
Midnight Cloudy (30% rain chance)
2am Rain developing
5am Heavy rain expected
6am Peak rainfall risk
9am Largely dry with brighter spells
12pm Sunny intervals
3pm Dry and bright
6pm Small chance of showers
9pm Largely clear
While the morning will be dominated by the heavy rain band, forecasters anticipate a change in the weather as the front passes through. The afternoon is expected to become significantly brighter with sunny spells emerging, although the day will maintain a breezy feel throughout.
Wiltshire and Gloucestershire are among the many counties across the UK set to be affected by the system, with similar warnings in place for neighbouring areas including Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Hampshire. Residents are encouraged to monitor the latest local forecasts as the front makes its way across the county.
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