Forecast update for Berkshire: Rain and storms set to hit the county

Olivia Endellion Mowl

5 July 2024 at 1:00 am·2-min read

Forecast update for Berkshire: Rain and storms set to hit the county <i>(Image: canva)</i> — Forecast update for Berkshire: Rain and storms set to hit the county *(Image: canva)*

Enjoyed the heatwave that graced our county this last two weeks? Wondered where the sun has gone and are currently wishing for it to return? We are too!

So with that in mind, here is your weather update for this weekend. Enjoy!

Reading

The weather in Reading is looking pretty temperamental at the moment with a high chance of rain throughout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Temperatures are pretty level with Friday seeing highs of 19 and lows of 12 degrees. Heavy rain is predicted throughout the whole day.

Saturday is also looking particularly wet, but as oppose to heavy rain there is just a light drizzle predicted from 11 pm to 7 pm. The temperature is more of the same with highs of 17 and lows of eight, so slightly chillier.

And to make matters even worse, thunder storms are predicted on Sunday. Thundery rain is currently predicted from 11 am to 1 pm with highs of 18 and lows of nine.

Bracknell

The weather in Bracknell over the next three days is looking relatively the same with an 80 percent chance of rain predicted throughout the whole of Friday.

Saturday is predicted to see drizzle and a light breeze with highs of 17 and lows of eight.

Thunder storms are also on their way to Bracknell with Sunday seeing thundery rain from 11 am to 1 pm. Residents can expect highs of 18 and lows of eight.

Slough

The weather looks like it will also be taking a turn for the worst in Slough. Friday has a high chance of rain and thunder storms from morning until night with highs of 19 and lows of 12.

Saturday is also looking a bit damp, with light rain and a moderate breeze predicted throughout. The town will see highs of 17 and lows of eight.

Sunday is predicted to see thundery showers with a high chance of rain around 11 am to 1 pm.

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