The Met Office has triggered an 18-hour weather alert for heavy rain, putting Birmingham and the wider West Midlands on high alert for potential disruption this weekend.
Full Forecast and Warning Details
The official yellow weather warning for rain is active from 6am on Saturday until 12am (midnight). Meteorological experts warn that the heavy, persistent downpours are likely to cause travel delays and present a genuine flooding risk to parts of the region.
The forecast indicates that the heaviest rain will fall throughout Saturday morning, before easing into lighter showers during the afternoon. Residents should prepare for a notably unsettled day, with strong winds expected, particularly in southern areas.
Your Day-by-Day Weather Guide
Tonight (Friday): A brief drier period with clear skies is expected this evening. However, conditions will deteriorate overnight with heavy rain and strengthening winds moving in. The temperature will drop to a minimum of 2°C.
Saturday: A day dominated by outbreaks of rain, which will be heavy and persistent for much of the time. It will also be windy. The maximum temperature will reach 8°C, before turning colder again overnight.
Sunday to Tuesday Outlook: A welcome change is due on Sunday, which will be chillier but brighter and drier, though an early frost is likely. The unsettled conditions return on Monday with wet and windy weather, followed by a mix of sunshine and showers on Tuesday.
Staying Safe During the Warning
With the Met Office highlighting the risks of travel disruption and flooding, it is advisable for people in the warning area to plan their Saturday journeys carefully. Allow extra time for travel and stay updated on the latest local conditions and any flood advice from the Environment Agency.
