Blackpool weather forecast: This is when thunder and heavy rain will hit Blackpool

The weather is set to be a mixed bag today, as forecasters predict sunshine, cloud and heavy rain.

Temperatures will remain warm, with a peak temperature of 19C.

What will the weather be like this morning in Blackpool?

This morning will be mostly cloudy. The temperature will climb during the morning, reaching 15C by 12pm.

What will the weather be like this afternoon in Blackpool?

Early afternoon will see some sunshine, but heavy rain will hit from 4pm onwards. The temperature will climb to its peak of 19C by 3pm and remain so throughout the rest of the afternoon.

What will the weather be like this evening and tonight in Blackpool?

This evening will see heavy rain continue. The temperature will dip to 11C by 11pm. Overnight temperature of 8C.

What will the weather be like tomorrow in Blackpool?

Tomorrow is then set to see rain throughout most of the day, with a maximum temperature of 14C. Thunder is set to hit between 3pm and 4pm.

What is the long-term forecast for Blackpool?

The Met Office UK outlook for Sunday 28 April to Tuesday 7 May said: “After a dry start, many places will become wet and windy on Sunday with heavy rain at times and a risk of gales, especially in the north and west.

“However, there will be sunny spells in some parts. For the end of April and start of May, changeable weather is likely to dominate, with a chance of showers or longer spells of rain and some periods of stronger winds, especially in the west and southwest.”