Rain is the story across Petersfield and the surrounding area this Thursday. The day starts with heavy rain, which will ease to a partly cloudy afternoon. Temperatures will hover near 14°C, with a gentle breeze from the west-south-west. It will feel a little cooler than the actual temperature, with a feels-like of around 12°C. The rain will return in the evening, with heavy showers expected.
The afternoon will be partly cloudy, with temperatures near 14°C. There is little chance of rain, but it will be blustery at times, with gusts up to 22mph. The wind will pick up in the evening, with heavy rain expected from 19:00. Temperatures will dip to around 12°C, and it will feel chilly out. The rain will continue into the night, with heavy showers expected until 01:00.
Overnight, the rain will ease slightly, but heavy showers are still expected until 06:00. Temperatures will drop to around 11°C, with a peak gust of 41mph expected between 00:00 and 01:00. The rain will clear by morning, leaving a damp start to Friday. The UV index will be low, so sun protection is not necessary. Wrap up warm if you're out and about this evening, and be prepared for wet conditions.