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Met Office Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Swindon as Overnight Downpours Peak Friday Morning

Forecasters flag flooding risk with possible gales, then a colder, calmer spell.

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.