Kent Weather Updates

UPDATE - 3.20PM Thursday

So the rain is covering much of Kent now. This is the second band I showed earlier and just in time for the school run!!!

Its still moving in a north easterly direction.

One thing is its cooled it down a fair amount and freshened up the air!

John - KWU

Image: Zoom Earth (thanks to Weather Trends for recommending this app and website)

RAIN UPDATE 1.45pm Thursday

We have some rain over the county now but there is no lightning or thunder I can see in the first band.

The second much bigger band is following this and will impact more of the county.

The second band presently has a small amount of lightning showing up in it but that may dissipate before making landfall, or go the other way and increase as it comes over the sea and hits land.

Keep me updated my lovelies if you get any thunder/lightning and the intensity of the rain, PLUS remember to add where you are.

John - KWU

Image: Netweather rain radar



Disclaimer: Rain direction arrows are added manually by Kent Weather Updates and reflect my interpretation of the latest radar data at the time of posting. Weather conditions can change quickly, and rain bands may alter their speed, direction, timing or intensity afterwards.

🌡️ Yellow Heat Health Alert issued as Kent temperatures head towards 30°C

A yellow heat health alert is now in place across Kent and the South East until Monday evening as temperatures continue to climb.

Current forecasts suggest parts of the county could reach around 30°C by the weekend, with Friday looking particularly warm and a small chance of a few thunderstorms developing.

There’s still some uncertainty over how long the heat will last, as slightly fresher air could arrive later on Saturday. However, there’s also a chance the hotter conditions linger into next week.

While many of us will be enjoying a taste of summer, remember to keep an eye on older relatives, neighbours and anyone who may struggle in the heat.

Plenty of water, a bit of shade and taking things easy during the hottest part of the day can make all the difference.

Are you looking forward to the warmer weather, or is 30°C a bit too much for you? ☀️🌡️

⚠️ Kent Weather Update – Thursday Afternoon Weather Alert - Potential Thunder Later ⚠️

A quick heads-up that several weather outlets are now highlighting the potential for thunderstorms to develop across parts of Kent later this afternoon. It is only a LOW RISK presently but it is being talked about.

CHANGE IN TODAYS FORECAST - Today's forecast was prepared last night, and the latest data shows a noticeable change in conditions since then.

While this morning is looking largely fine, the rain risk has increased considerably after lunchtime and is now rated as HIGH for many areas through the afternoon and early evening.

Showers could become heavy and possibly thundery in places, although not everyone will see a thunderstorm. As always with these setups, some locations may stay mostly dry while others could see a sudden downpour.

If you've got washing out this morning, fingers crossed it dries before lunchtime, because this afternoon is now looking a little more wetter than first expected.

I'll continue to monitor the latest updates and will post again if any thunderstorms or heavy rain begin to develop across the county.

John - KWU

THURSDAYS 8AM FORECAST IN A FLASH!

For all you who love a quick forecast without the full details!

However, for the full forecast please see the 5AM forecast posted earlier today.

John - KWU

KENT POLLEN COUNT 🌿 Thursday: HIGH

Thursday’s pollen levels are high across Kent, with grass and w**d pollen likely to be the main triggers.

Main points:
Grass pollen is high, so hay fever sufferers may notice stronger symptoms during the day.

W**d pollen is moderate, which could make conditions more uncomfortable for those sensitive to w**d pollen.

Tree pollen may still affect some people, but the main focus for Wednesday is the high grass and w**d pollen levels.

Overall, anyone sensitive to grass or w**d pollen may notice symptoms on Wednesday, especially when spending time outdoors.

KENT’S 5AM FORECAST ☀️🔥😎 THURSDAY 6AM – Midnight
(Hot sunshine after a warm start)

Good morning everyone! Thursday is shaping up to be the warmest day of the week so far, with temperatures widely reaching 27°C across Kent and feeling closer to 30–31°C during the afternoon.

After a very mild and humid start, cloud will gradually break to reveal long spells of sunshine through the afternoon and evening with some possible showers around. Rain looks possible in the afternoon and it will feel distinctly hot away from the coast.

Quick glance:

☀️ Sunny and hot after a cloudy start
🌡️ 17–27°C
🥵 Feeling like 31°C at times
🌧️ Moderate after lunch
🌬️ Light to moderate south-westerly breeze
👕👖 Drying: Excellent
🕶️ UV: High – take care in the strongest sunshine

👉 For the earlier risers, please read this alongside last night’s midnight–6AM forecast posted at 8PM.

Early Morning:

A warm and rather muggy start to the day, with temperatures already around 17–20°C by 6AM. There will be plenty of cloud around initially, but it should stay dry.

Morning to Lunchtime:

Cloud gradually starts to break through the morning, allowing brighter spells to develop. Temperatures quickly climb into the low to mid-20s, and it will begin to feel quite warm in the sunshine.

Afternoon:

The warmest part of the day arrives during the afternoon, with highs reaching around 27°C across inland areas, although some coastal locations may remain a little cooler.

There will be plenty of sunshine around, especially from mid-afternoon onwards, and with humidity easing slightly it should feel more comfortable despite the heat. There is a chance of showers late afternoon into evening.

Evening:

A fine, warm evening is expected with lots of late sunshine. Temperatures will still be around 26°C early in the evening before slowly easing back through the low 20s after sunset.

Late Evening:

By midnight, temperatures will still be holding around 21–22°C under largely clear skies. It will remain warm and pleasant overnight.

Daytime Details:

🌡️ Air Temperature: 17–27°C
🥵 Feels Like: 21–31°C
🌬️ Wind: South-westerly 5–24mph, light to moderate
☁️ Cloud Cover: Mostly cloudy early, then becoming largely sunny
🌧️ Rain Risk: Moderate afternoon
👕👖 Drying Conditions: Excellent
🌅 Sunrise: 04:42 | 🌇 Sunset: 20:17
☀️ UV: High

Overall, Thursday looks set to be a fantastic summer's day across Kent, with plenty of sunshine developing after a cloudy start and temperatures climbing into the high 20s for many areas. If you're spending time outdoors, remember the sun is now very strong despite the breeze.

What are your plans for the warm weather? Let me know in the comments below 👇

Remember to pop back at 8PM tonight for the midnight to 6AM forecast 🌙

All the best,

John – KWU

Wednesday Nights Forecast Summery.

To see the full forecast look at the forecast published at 6PM today.

John - KWU

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KENT’S 6PM OVERNIGHT OUTLOOK 🌙 MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY – 6AM THURSDAY A warm, humid and cloudy night

Good evening everyone 🌙

Here’s your overnight outlook for Kent, taking us from midnight tonight through to 6AM Thursday morning.

It’s looking like a warm and rather humid night across the county, with temperatures staying unusually high for the time of year, plenty of cloud around and only a low chance of rain through the early hours.

🌙 Overnight picture

Cloud will be widespread overnight, with skies staying mostly cloudy to overcast from midnight through to dawn. Temperatures will remain very mild, sitting around 16°C after midnight and edging closer to 17°C by the early morning, so it will feel quite warm overnight.

🌡️ How it will feel

Despite the light winds, the humid air will make it feel warmer than the actual temperature suggests. Through the night, it may feel closer to around 20–21°C, so it could be an uncomfortable night for sleeping in some places.

🌧️ Rain risk

The rain chance remains low overnight, with no strong signal for rain through to 6AM. Most places should stay mainly settled, although the thick cloud and humid conditions may leave the air feeling rather heavy.

🌅 By dawn

By around 6AM, it should still be warm, cloudy and rather humid across Kent. Temperatures will be around 16–17°C, with light winds and a mild start expected for Thursday morning.

Overnight details

🌡️ Temperature: Around 16–17°C
🥶 Feels like: Around 20–21°C
🌬️ Wind: Light, around 3–9 mph
☁️ Sky: Mostly cloudy to overcast
🌧️ Rain: Low chance

Final thought

A warm, cloudy and humid night overall, with temperatures holding up well and a rather muggy feel continuing into Thursday morning 🌙

📢 Pop back from 5AM tomorrow for the full daily forecast across Kent ☁️🌤️

All the best,
John – KWU