Weekend weather forecast as Chesterfield set for more than 24 hours of rain

Chesterfield will face continuous rain from 6am on Saturday morning until around 7am Sunday, according to the latest Met Office forecast.

The downpours are expected to be heaviest first thing and will last into the late afternoon when the showers will become lighter.

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Saturday’s forecast reads: “Cloudy and wet with some heavy rain at times through Saturday morning. Turning a bit drier later and feeling milder, but quite breezy with occasionally strong winds. Maximum temperature 14 °C.”

As the rain dies out on Sunday, it will remain cloudy with some sunshine developing as the day goes on.

“Thundery showers possible later. Bright with further showers into next week. Often windy and remaining cool,” Sunday’s forecast adds.

A mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers are likely on Wednesday, with heavy and possible thundery downpours.

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