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☀️🌧️ Kent Weather Updates+ For daily & weekly LOCAL WEATHER forecasts, important Kent news, community updates, travel disruption, interesting activity in our skies and wider weather articles.

03/11/2026

🌧️ URGENT APPEAL: WILL EVERYONE WHO WAS BEGGING FOR RAIN IN AUGUST PLEASE IDENTIFY THEMSELVES! 😂

There you are.... Oh, you absolute beauties. I hope you're all bloody delighted with yourselves. Remember August?

"It's too hot!"
"I can't sleep!"
"We desperately need rain!"
"I wish it would cool down!"

Well, CONGRATULATIONS.

YOU WON. 🏆

The sunshine has buggered off, the temperature's dropped, and Kent now resembles a giant wet flannel that's been left in a dark cupboard.

It's Tuesday night. It's cold, it's chucking it down, and we've got another four months of this miserable nonsense to look forward to. But never mind, eh? At least nobody's sweating in bed.

Instead, you're lying there listening to the rain hammering against the windows while your gas meter spins round like a fruit machine having a nervous breakdown. The garden's a swamp, the dog needs a towel every time it goes for a wee, and the washing's been hanging indoors so long it's started paying council tax.

ABSOLUTELY LOVELY. 🥰

And the best bit? I GUARANTEE some of the very same people who spent August begging for rain are now sitting at home moaning about the bloody weather.

So, tonight I'd just like to personally thank everyone who wished this upon us.

Outstanding work. Really. Give yourselves a round of applause. 👏
Now, come on...

WHERE ARE ALL YOU AUGUST RAIN WORSHIPPERS?

Don't be shy. We know you're out there. Probably under a blanket, clutching a hot water bottle, wondering when summer's coming back.

Well, YOU ASKED FOR THIS. 😂

John - KWU+

03/11/2026

🥶 COLD, BREEZY AND TURNING CLEARER OVERNIGHT 🌙 TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING

From midnight through to around 6AM Wednesday, Kent looks cold but largely settled, with temperatures generally around 7–8°C through the early hours.

It will feel noticeably colder in the breeze, closer to around 3–5°C at times, while humidity sits around the mid-to-upper 70s.

Winds stay light to moderate, generally around 8–18 mph. Cloud will be fairly extensive at first, but clearer spells should develop as the night goes on. The rain risk remains very low throughout.

John - KWU+

03/11/2026

Thought some of my storm loving followers (and non-followers) may like to see this.

It's from Queensland Australia from today 3rd November.

Its a supercell and produced golf ball-sized hailstones.

For me, they can keep it!

John KWU+

03/11/2026

KWU+ MIDDAY CHECK-IN & ANOTHER WET ONE… BUT IT SHOULD EASE LATER 🌧️

Kent’s looking pretty soggy through Tuesday afternoon, with showers or spells of rain continuing for a while. Temperatures are only around 10–11°C, and with the breeze it’ll feel more like 8°C in places.

The rain risk stays fairly high through the afternoon, then gradually drops through the evening. By around 9–10PM, most places should be turning much drier.

So today’s question…

Is it steady rain where you are, or more on-and-off showers? ☔

Tell me your town and what it feels like where you are. 👇

John – KWU+

03/11/2026

Good morning all

This is the rain radar at 10AM this morning. The rain is still coming from our east.

I have also attached the Met Office (Kent CCC) forecast webpage screenshot. They are showing 80% & 90% chances of rain.

So, that's actually right as there is definitely going to be rain in Kent this morning. I would say 100% sure. This is why I don't use the percentage chance of rain in my forecasts as I find it confuses people.

However, to be totally honest, it looks like my forecast this morning is slightly out as its not looking like its going to be as wet as I initially thought.

Interestingly the main data source I use which I trust is also showing rain all morning for the county. So something is astray with todays weather data 😊

John - KWU+

03/11/2026

There is rain around but not as much as first thought.

Here is the rain radar at 8AM TUESDAY.

It's coming from the east and moving westward.

Looking more showery than rain.

Let's see how it develops!

John KWU+

03/11/2026

🌧️ A WET AND BREEZY TUESDAY SHOWERS EASING LATER - KENT’S 6AM FORECAST 🌧️ TUESDAY 6AM – MIDNIGHT

Good morning everyone! Tuesday starts wet across Kent, with showers widespread through the morning and some heavier bursts possible at times. The rain becomes more hit-and-miss through the afternoon before gradually easing during the evening. It will stay breezy throughout and feel noticeably cooler than the actual temperature.

Quick glance:
🌧️ Showery through much of the day
💨 Breezy with gusts into the low 30s mph
🌡️ Highs of 12°C
🌥️ Gradually becoming drier this evening

Early Morning:
A wet and cool start with temperatures around 9–10°C. Showers will be widespread, with some moderate bursts possible, while the north-easterly breeze makes it feel closer to 5–8°C.

Morning to Lunchtime:

Showers remain frequent through the morning, although there may be a few short drier gaps in between. Temperatures rise towards 11–12°C, with gusts around 30 mph at times.

Afternoon:

The shower risk gradually starts to ease, although scattered showers remain possible through the afternoon. Highs of 12°C are expected, but it will continue to feel several degrees cooler in the breeze.

Evening to Midnight:

Conditions should slowly become drier during the evening, with showers becoming fewer and more isolated. Temperatures fall back towards 9°C later, while easterly winds remain noticeable with gusts around 30–34 mph.

Daytime Details:
🌡️ Air Temperature: 9–12°C
🌍 Ground Temperature: 7–11°C
🥶 Feels Like: 5–9°C
💧 Humidity: Generally high at around 80–95%
🌬️ Wind: Mainly NE to ENE, around 8–13 mph with gusts around 28–34 mph
🌧️ Rain Chance: High through the morning, becoming more scattered through the afternoon and easing further this evening

Remember to pop back at midday for the update and 6PM tonight for the midnight to 6AM forecast 🌙

John – KWU+

02/11/2026

🌧️ A COLD, BREEZY AND WET NIGHT AHEAD 🌙 MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING

From midnight through to around 6AM Tuesday, Kent looks unsettled, with temperatures generally around 9–10°C through the early hours. It will feel noticeably colder in the breeze, closer to around 5°C at times, while humidity rises towards around 90% or more.

Winds will be moderate, generally around 12–25 mph. Rain is likely for much of the night, with the greatest chance through the early hours and some steadier spells possible before dawn. Conditions may turn a little lighter and more showery later, but it looks like a damp start to Tuesday morning.

John - KWU+

02/11/2026

🎉 WOW! OVER 11 MILLION VIEWS IN OCTOBER – A NEW RECORD FOR KWU+! 🎉

Well, October has been an absolutely fantastic month for KWU+, and I wanted to share a little milestone with you all! For the first time ever, we've passed 10 Million views in one month. In fact it went over 11 MILLION views in a single month!

In fact, the final figure was an incredible 11,503,336 views! 👀 That's a massive 94% increase on the previous month! 📈

A couple of months ago, I decided to change the direction of the page. Rather than concentrating 100% on the weather, I started bringing you more local news, community stories, travel updates and, of course, a bit of humour along the way! That's also why I changed the name to KWU+.

And judging by October's results, that little + has certainly made a BIG difference! 😂 Views are growing rapidly, engagement is increasing, and October also turned out to be my best month ever for earnings through Facebook's monetisation programme since I first qualified for payments.

So, all in all, a really successful month!

But the most important thing is that Kent is clearly enjoying the wider mix of content, and that's what encourages me to keep developing the page. And don't worry, the weather isn't going anywhere! That's still at the heart of KWU+. ☀️🌧️

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who follows, likes, comments and shares my posts. You're the reason the page continues to grow.

Here's to an even better November! 🍻

John – KWU+

02/11/2026

WELCOME TO ALL OUR NEW FOLLOWERS! 👋🌦️

With a new month underway and plenty of new faces joining us recently, it’s time for my usual “Hello Newbies” post! In October we welcomed 3696 NEW FOLLOWERS to the page so if you’re new here… hello and welcome 😊

I’m John, the person behind Kent Weather Updates+ and when I say “the person”, I mean it literally! KWU+ is completely run by me. I write the forecasts, check the weather data, find and research the local updates, create the posts, answer comments and messages, run the Community Group and Priority Channel and generally keep the whole thing ticking over every day. Also KWU+ is now the BIGGEST weather page in Kent and London and the south east by a long way which I am very proud of.

I live in Maidstone, where I’ve lived for a fair amount of my life. I’ve also lived in Medway, Essex, Dorset and spent five years in Thailand, where I experienced rain on a completely different level! 😂

I spent a fair few years in the police when I was younger and also owned several of my own businesses in the past. Currently I am sort of semi-retired as I do a flexible sales role for a company based in Chart Sutton.

Kent Weather Updates originally started as a hobby in August 2025 because I’ve always been fascinated by the weather. However it grew very quickly and has developed over the last couple of months into something slightly different. We are now Kent Weather Updates +. Weather is still very much at the heart of the page, but that little “+” now reflects what KWU has gradually become.

These days, alongside the weather, you’ll also see useful local information, travel and road disruption, major incidents, police and emergency-service appeals, community information and other important things happening around Kent.

So, what will you find here?

• Daily Kent weather forecasts and updates
• Weather warnings and important changes
• Real-time reports from around the county
• Major local incidents and disruption
• Travel and road information
• Police and emergency-service appeals
• “What’s in our skies?” posts
• Weather stories and simple explainers
• Useful community information
• The occasional lighter or humorous Kent post too!

I’m not trying to turn KWU+ into a traditional news page. The aim is simply to share things that I think are genuinely useful or interesting to people living in Kent.

The page is Meta Verified with the blue tick showing I have proved my identity to Facebook as a REAL PERSON.

Also available to you are...

📣 KWU+ PRIORITY CHANNEL

This is where I post important updates, early heads-ups and priority information that you may not want to miss.

👉 Join here:
https://www.facebook.com/messages/t/1952056052178641/

🌦️ KWU COMMUNITY GROUP

Our Community Group is the more interactive side of KWU+.

Members can post their own weather reports, photographs and videos, share things happening locally, ask questions and chat with other people from around Kent.

👉 Join here:
Kent Weather Updates+ Community

One quick bit of housekeeping…

There is another page and group called Kent Weather. Kent Weather Updates+ is completely separate, with different content and a different style.

And one thing I am strict on: if you’re here simply to cause trouble, post rubbish or spend your day being a keyboard warrior, you probably won’t last very long. Life’s too short. 😂

Everyone else is VERY welcome.

I love seeing your local reports, photographs, questions and conversations, so grab a brew, stick around and get involved. ☕🌦️

WELCOME NEWBIES! 👋

John – KWU+

PS: If you’ve joined us recently, say hello below and tell us which part of Kent you’re from. 👇

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