Voters in Portsmouth are gearing up for the local elections today after a thunderstorm warning was issued by the Met Office. The city and surrounding areas experienced thunderstorms overnight, but the weather is expected to calm down as polling stations open.
Several ward seats are up for grabs in Portsmouth, with two by-elections in Fareham Sarisbury and Meon Valley also taking place. Additionally, residents will be voting for the new Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner.
The Met Office has provided an hour-by-hour forecast for Portsmouth, predicting light rain showers and fresh breezes throughout the day. Here is the detailed forecast for the day:
- 8am – overcast – 12C – 10% chance of rain
- 9am – overcast – 12C – 10% chance of rain
- 10am – overcast – 12C – 10% chance of rain
- 11am – overcast – 13C – 10% chance of rain
- 12pm – overcast – 13C – 10% chance of rain
- 1pm – overcast – 13C – 10% chance of rain
- 2pm – overcast – 13C – 10% chance of rain
- 3pm – overcast – 13C – 10% chance of rain
- 4pm – overcast – 13C – 10% chance of rain
- 5pm – overcast – 13C – 10% chance of rain
- 6pm – overcast – 13C – 10% chance of rain
- 7pm – overcast – 13C – 10% chance of rain
- 8pm – overcast – 12C – 10% chance of rain
- 9pm – overcast – 12C – 10% chance of rain
- 10pm – cloudy – 11C – 10% chance of rain
- 11pm – cloudy – 11C – 10% chance of rain
Residents are encouraged to stay updated on the weather conditions and exercise their right to vote in the local elections. Let’s hope for a smooth voting process amidst the changing weather patterns in Portsmouth.
