Met Office forecasts 58mph winds in Blackpool this weekend

Saturday, October 24, is expected to start cloudy and breezy, with rain developing in the morning.

Temperatures will hover around 10°C at 6am, dropping slightly to 9°C by 9am, before rising to 10°C by 11am.

Light rain is expected from around 7am, becoming heavier and more persistent towards late morning.

Winds will strengthen as the rain develops, with gusts potentially reaching 40mph by 11am.

Despite temperatures remaining around 9-10°C, the wind could make it feel closer to 6-7°C.

The afternoon will see persistent heavy rain, extensive cloud, and strengthening winds.

Temperatures should be around 10°C at midday, rising to approximately 14°C by 5pm.

Winds will become increasingly strong, with speeds around 19-22mph and gusts potentially reaching 47mph, particularly towards the coast.

The evening is expected to remain wet and increasingly windy initially, although some drier intervals could develop later.

Temperatures should be around 13-14°C at 6pm, before falling to approximately 12°C by 11pm.

Heavy rain should begin easing during the early evening, with lighter showers replacing the more persistent rainfall from around 7pm.

Winds will continue strengthening, with gusts potentially reaching 58mph during the evening, particularly in exposed coastal locations.

Sunday, October 25, is expected to begin breezy with variable cloud, although sunny intervals should develop during the morning.

Temperatures will be around 11°C at 6am, rising to approximately 12°C by 11am.

The risk of rain is lower than on Saturday, although an isolated shower cannot be ruled out.

Sunday afternoon should be considerably brighter and drier than Saturday, with sunny intervals expected throughout much of the afternoon.

Temperatures will generally remain around 11-12°C between midday and 5pm.

Sunday evening is expected to be largely dry with partly cloudy skies, although windy conditions will continue.