Overview
- Swindon’s rain set in from 7pm Thursday and is forecast to be heaviest between 4am and 9am Friday, with precipitation chances staying around 70–95% through the day.
- The Met Office says some areas could see a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours, raising risks of flooding and hazardous driving conditions.
- Gale-force gusts are possible in places under the warning, adding to the likelihood of travel disruption during the morning commute.
- Barrow is forecast a mixed weekend, with Friday the wettest day—especially after 4pm—before a largely sunny and dry Sunday.
- Temperatures trend milder in Swindon near 11–13°C during the wet spell, while Barrow ranges roughly 5–9°C, and both areas turn cooler as conditions settle later.