Rain is the story across Petersfield and the surrounding area this Wednesday. The day starts with heavy rain in the morning, easing to light rain in the afternoon. The evening will be partly cloudy, with light rain showers overnight. Temperatures will hover around 10°C, feeling closer to 9°C in the breeze. The wind will be blustery, coming from the west.
The morning will see the heaviest rain, with up to 6mm falling between 06:00 and 12:00. The wind will be blustery, with gusts up to 34mph. It will be a damp and chilly start, with temperatures around 9°C. The rain will ease in the afternoon, with only 1mm expected between 12:00 and 18:00. The wind will remain blustery, with a peak gust of 37mph between 14:00 and 15:00. Temperatures will reach a high of around 10°C, but it will feel cooler in the wind.
The evening will see the rain clear, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures dropping to around 8°C. Overnight, light rain showers are expected, with up to 0.7mm falling between 00:00 and 06:00. The wind will ease slightly, but will still be blustery, with gusts up to 24mph. Temperatures will dip to a low of around 7°C, feeling closer to 6°C in the breeze. The UV index will be low, so sun protection is not necessary. The wind will be from the west, so it will feel cooler than the temperature suggests.