Preston - Weather warnings issued

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Environmental Summary

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Sunrise07:53Sunset17:57
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Sunrise07:55Sunset17:55
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Sunrise06:56Sunset16:53
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Sunrise06:58Sunset16:50
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Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:00Sunset16:48
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:02Sunset16:46
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:04Sunset16:44
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:06Sunset16:42
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Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:08Sunset16:40
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Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:10Sunset16:38
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Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:12Sunset16:36
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Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:14Sunset16:34
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Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:16Sunset16:32
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Hour by hour forecast

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:51Sunset17:59
UVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:53Sunset17:57
UVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:55Sunset17:55
UVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:56Sunset16:53
UVLowPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise06:58Sunset16:50
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:00Sunset16:48
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:02Sunset16:46
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:04Sunset16:44
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:06Sunset16:42
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:08Sunset16:40
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:10Sunset16:38
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:12Sunset16:36
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:14Sunset16:34
UVLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise07:16Sunset16:32
UVLow
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Latest forecast for Lancashire

Last updated 41 minutes ago

Today

This afternoon, any showers will become more isolated, with increasing amounts of sunshine.

Tonight

Tonight will see cloudy skies as a band of heavy rain moves in from the south-west. Strong wind gusts in the first part of the night, but the winds will ease a little in the early hours.

Friday

Tomorrow will see cloudy skies and showery outbreaks of rain for much of the day. The wind gusts will strengthen through the afternoon.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday

Saturday will be wet and windy as a band of heavy, blustery rain pushes in from the west. Sunday will continue to be very windy with sunny spells, variable cloud and isolated, blustery showers. Monday will then see another band of rain and strengthening winds move in from the south.

Observations for Preston, Moor Park

Observed at, 13:00 BST Thursday 22 October
weather type not available
  • Humidity: 80%,
  • Visibility, not available,
  • Pressure, not available,
Observation station: Preston, Moor Park (53.767° North, 2.700° West)

Met Office warnings issued for Lancashire

  • Yellow warning of wind

    Yellow

    Starts:10:00 BST Friday 23 October
    Ends:21:00 BST Friday 23 October

    A spell of strong winds, touching gales at times, associated with Storm Austen may bring some localised impacts - Some short-term loss of power and other services is possible - It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves - Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely - Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer

    Issued:10:03 BST Thursday 22 October
  • Yellow warning of wind

    Yellow

    Starts:18:00 BST Saturday 24 October
    Ends:21:00 GMT Sunday 25 October

    Storm Boelo bringing a very windy spell this weekend with some disruption likely across parts of northern UK. - Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible - Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen - Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible - Some roads and bridges may close - Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage - Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

    Issued:11:00 BST Thursday 22 October
    • Met Office Weather Warning/s, British Crown 2026

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Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities

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Increased potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel, risk to life and property

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Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe

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