The West Midlands region, including Birmingham, is bracing for significant weather disruption as Storm Ingrid makes landfall, bringing with it heavy downpours and winds gusting up to 30 miles per hour. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, indicating potential travel delays and localised impacts across the area throughout the remainder of this week in January 2026.
Detailed Forecast for the Coming Days
While Storm Ingrid is anticipated to be less severe than the recent Storm Goretti, which brought snowy chaos and school closures to the region a fortnight ago, residents should still prepare for a period of unsettled conditions. The forecast outlines a progression from persistent rain to a more showery and windy pattern.
Tonight's Outlook: Thursday, 22 January
Tonight will see cloudy skies with further spells of rain, which are expected to gradually ease into the evening. The night should become mostly dry as cloud cover breaks up, leading to chillier conditions under clearer skies. While largely frost-free, patches of rural mist and fog may develop, with a minimum temperature around 4°C.
Friday's Forecast: 23 January
Friday will bring increasing cloud and spells of rain moving in from the south. Conditions are predicted to turn brighter later in the day with showers developing. It will be windy at times, particularly over high ground, with temperatures near the seasonal average and a maximum of around 8°C.
Weekend Weather: 24 & 25 January
The weekend looks set to remain changeable. Saturday will be windy with a few showery outbreaks, though largely cloudy. The unsettled theme continues thereafter, with further wet and windy weather on the way. A turn to colder conditions is expected as we move into the following week.
Expert Analysis from the Met Office
Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong provided context, noting that heavy rain has already affected much of Scotland and is likely to persist. He highlighted that within the amber warning area, some exposed high ground could see over 100mm of rain, while many places under the broader yellow warning might experience 50-80mm.
The key impacts for the West Midlands include:
- Potential travel disruption on roads and public transport.
- Localised flooding in areas prone to heavy rainfall.
- Windy conditions that may affect high-sided vehicles on exposed routes.
Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest Met Office forecasts and travel advice as Storm Ingrid passes through the region.
