Wind gusts up to 48mph forecast for the West Midlands as weather warnings extended across the UK - here’s when

The Met Office has extended its Yellow Weather Warning further across the UK - just skimming the north of the West Midlands.

But that doesn’t mean Wolverhampton and surrounding areas will be escaping the strong winds and heavy rain.

Wind gusts of up to 48mph are forecast for the West Midlands on Thursday. The windiest time of the day is currently forecast to be around noon when rain is also forecast.

Temperatures are expected to peak at around 11 degrees, but weather experts say the warmest you’re likely to feel is 8 degrees due to the wind and rain, which is forecast to be heavier from 5pm. 

There are currently no flooding alerts for the area in and around Wolverhampton.

Here’s an overview of the latest West Midlands weather forecast for the West Midlands

Today:

A largely dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells, though the odd light shower is still possible. Breezy, especially over the hills with temperatures around average. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

Dry this evening with clear spells initially. Cloud building overnight with winds strengthening, but remaining dry across the region. Mild. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Thursday:

A few bright breaks to start, otherwise becoming cloudy and windy with outbreaks of rain, locally heavy at times. Milder by day, but turning colder overnight. Maximum temperature 14 °C.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Colder with some blustery showers on Friday, possibly wintry. A frosty start to Saturday, then largely dry and sunny spells. Becoming cloudier through Sunday with outbreaks of rain.