Heavy rain is expected on Friday (October 23)

Peterborough could experience its first named storm of the autumn later this week, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit the city on Friday (October 23).

Peterborians can expect a mixed bag of weather over the coming days, culminating in stormy conditions to end the working week.

Rain is forecast every day this week apart from Thursday (October 22), when sunshine and clear skies will provide a welcome break from the miserable autumn weather.

The Met Office's rain radar for Peterborough in the early hours of Friday, October 19

placeholder image — The Met Office's rain radar for Peterborough in the early hours of Friday, October 19

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The stormy end to the week is a result of a strengthening jet stream, with forecasters closely monitoring the exact track of the low pressure system.

Current forecasts suggest a deep low pressure system will pass through central and southern parts of England on Friday, presenting the possibility of Peterborough experiencing some severe gusts.

Depending on the strength of the system, it could become the Met Office’s first named storm of the autumn.

Stormy conditions are expected this week

Matt Taylor, the BBC’s Lead Weather Presenter, said: “Weather models suggest there is the potential for the jet stream to guide a deep area of low pressure across the UK by Friday.

“In addition to heavy rain, gales or even severe gales will be wrapped around the deep low.

“At the moment most computer models take the centre of the low pressure system across the south of the UK.”

According to the Met Office’s rain radar, the heaviest rain could hit Peterborough in the early hours of Friday morning.

Current models suggest as much as 16mm of rain per hour could fall in the worst affected areas.

Full forecast for Peterborough

Below is a full week-long forecast for Peterborough using data from BBC Weather.

Monday, October 19

Highs of 12 and lows of 9C. Light rain and a moderate breeze.

Tuesday, October 20

Highs of 13C and lows of 8C. Light rain and a gentle breeze.

Wednesday, October 21

Highs of 12C and lows of 6C. Light rain and a gentle breeze.