Met Office weather: Blustery winds, rain and local flood risk
Introduction — Why the Met Office weather outlook matters
The Met Office provides national weather forecasts and warnings that help households, emergency services and businesses prepare for short-term hazards. Today’s Met Office weather briefing highlights blustery winds, widespread rain and localized flood risk for parts of the UK, making it important for readers to note warnings, tide times and potential impacts.
Main update — Forecast details and observations
National forecast and warnings
The Met Office morning forecast for 05/02/2026, presented by Clare Nasir, warns of blustery winds and rain across the UK. Yellow rain warnings are in force for the south‑west of England and the east of Scotland. The forecast notes outbreaks of rain and hill snow across much of Scotland through the morning, with further rain pushing north over Wales and southern England.
Flooding risk and tide information
Authorities have cautioned that heavy rain may increase flood risk in vulnerable low‑lying locations. High tide is forecast at 00:26 and again at 12:30 on 05/02/2026; the Met Office and local services note that flooding could affect gardens or properties nearest to the river in Marsh Road. Residents in affected areas should monitor live warnings and consider simple preparatory steps such as protecting important belongings and keeping drains clear.
Provided observation (note on location)
The supplied current observation shows a very cold, partly cloudy reading of −5.6°C with a feels‑like temperature of −8.3°C, light SSW winds of about 3.6 mph and pressure near 1027 mb, last updated at 01:15 (local epoch 1770275700). Visibility was reported at 16 km and humidity 74%. This observation is from Kingdom City, Missouri (USA) and is not a UK measurement; it is included here only because it was provided with the briefing.
Conclusion — What to expect and recommended actions
The Met Office weather forecast for 05/02/2026 underlines the potential for disruptive rain, hill snow in northern areas and blustery winds. People in the south‑west and eastern Scotland should heed yellow rain warnings, and those near rivers such as Marsh Road should be aware of high tide times (00:26 and 12:30) and possible localized flooding. Check the Met Office website or app for hourly updates and live warnings to stay informed.
