Weather Advisory Issued For Strong Winds – Thursday 9th March 2026
Advisory Update:
Strong and gusty winds are expected across North West England on Thursday as an active Atlantic weather front sweeps southeastwards across the region.
Winds will strengthen through the morning, becoming widely 50–55 mph, with exposed coastal areas, upland routes, and locations downwind of higher ground such as the Pennines and Lake District fells potentially seeing gusts of 60 mph, and isolated peaks around 65–70 mph for a time.
The most disruptive conditions are likely during the late morning and early afternoon as the front passes through, bringing squally bursts of rain alongside the strongest gusts.
Through the afternoon and into the evening, winds will gradually ease from the north, becoming less severe but remaining breezy, particularly near coasts and over higher terrain.Strong and gusty winds are expected across North West England on Thursday as an active Atlantic weather front sweeps southeastwards across the region.
Issued Wednesday 11th of March @17:50.
Early Weather Advisory Issued For Strong Winds – Thursday 9th March 2026.
Low pressure systems will become increasingly dominant this week as the jet stream strengthens. This will allow areas of low pressure to deepen across the North Atlantic, and one of these systems is expected to bring a spell of rather strong winds across the region on Thursday.
Wind gusts of 50–60 mph are possible widely, with gusts of 60–70 mph not ruled out in the most exposed locations.
This is an early advisory, so details may change as the forecast develops. Further updates are likely over the next day or so.
Forecaster: Stuart
Issued Monday 9th of March @17:19.
