Met Office forecasts heavy rain in Blackburn this weekend

Saturday, October 24, is expected to start cloudy and chilly, with rain developing and becoming heavier towards lunchtime.

Temperatures should be around 7°C to 8°C during the early morning, gradually rising to approximately 9°C by late morning.

Light rain is expected from around 8am, becoming more persistent by 9am and 10am, with heavy rain forecast by approximately 11am.

Winds are also expected to strengthen through the morning, making conditions feel colder than the actual temperature.

Saturday afternoon looks particularly unsettled, with prolonged heavy rain, extensive cloud, and increasingly strong winds.

Temperatures should rise gradually from around 9°C to 10°C at lunchtime towards approximately 11°C to 12°C later in the afternoon.

The Met Office forecasts heavy rain throughout the afternoon, with very little indication of any prolonged dry periods or sunny spells.

The day's maximum temperature is forecast at approximately 14°C, although the warmest conditions may arrive later in the day.

Saturday evening is expected to remain wet and windy initially, although the more persistent rain should gradually give way to lighter showers.

Temperatures are likely to be around 11°C to 13°C during the early evening, potentially reaching approximately 14°C for a time, before falling towards 9°C to 11°C later in the evening.

Heavy rain is forecast to continue until around 6pm, with lighter showers developing from approximately 7pm onwards.

Sunday, October 25, is expected to begin cool and rather cloudy, with some lingering showers before brighter intervals develop.

Temperatures should generally be around 8°C to 9°C during the early morning, gradually rising towards approximately 10°C by late morning.

Sunday afternoon should be considerably brighter and drier than Saturday, with sunny intervals developing between periods of cloud.

The Met Office forecasts a maximum temperature of around 11°C.