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01/01/2026

It’s just gone midnight and Happy New Year from the team here at The Towers! 🥂🍾🎊🥳

31/12/2025

🟠⚠ Amber Cold-health alerts have now been issued across England until January 6. Forecast weather is likely to cause significant impacts across health & social care services.
🔗 https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-health-alerts/cold

31/12/2025

Have a great night tonight and stayed tuned for the New Year's Eve House Party with Adrian Charlton from 7pm and Bradley Jacobs from 9pm and into 2026!

31/12/2025

++ LOCAL NEWS ++

Officers policing New Year celebrations in Swale’s town centres have been granted extra powers to prevent crime.Dispersal orders are in place in Sittingbourne, Faversham and Sheerness in an effort to combat any antisocial behaviour and criminal activity related to the night-time economy.The orders...

30/12/2025

As we approach New Year's Eve here is a brief look at what I've been up to this year.
To find out more about what I will be doing in 2026 sign up to my newsletter: https://www.helenwhately.org.uk/sign-my-newsletter-here

30/12/2025

Expected minimum overnight road surface temperature -1.7°c.

We will be treating all primary routes from 15:00hrs today and 03:00hrs tomorrow.

30/12/2025

Morning All
The High pressure will move away, and Low pressure systems will take over into the New Year
This will bring changeable weather, with snowfall and strong winds for some of us. It will start in the North and slowly move South, bringing much colder air over us
At the moment, it's still unclear to how far South any snowfall will be, but it is likely we will see some wintry showersby the weekend

Faversham's Weather For Today Tuesday 30th December 2025
A cloudy start with a chance of a few showers, there will be more so along the coast at first, then quickly clearing to leave a mostly dry morning with variable cloud and bright spells
The afternoon will remain dry, and with the cloud clearing, we may see some sunny spells, but there is always a chance of some showers
Breezy on the coasts and quite a chilly day
Maximum Temperature: 7°C Minimum Temperature: 1°C (33°F), Wind Direction: North Easterly, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: Very Good, Pressure: 1033mb, Humidity: 70%, UV Risk: 2, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 08:01 GMT, Sunset: 15:57 GMT

This Evening And Overnight
The evening will be dry, and with the cloud clearing, temperatures will drop through the night.
Overnight will remain dry with mainly clear skies it will be a cold night with a frost inland.
Minimum Temperature: -2°C Wind Direction: North Easterly, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: Very Good, Pressure: 1033mb, Humidity: 70%, UV Risk: 2, Pollution: Low Sunset: 15:57 GMT

New Year's Eve
A cold start with a frost in places, some patchy low cloud or mist which could be slow to clear through the morning, it willbe dry
Then, from around midday and through the afternoon, it will clear to largely sunny skies into the evening
Cloud thickening during the evening, but turning very cold overnight with widespread frost expected.
Maximum Temperature: 5°C Minimum Temperature: -2°C Wind Direction: North Westerly, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: Good, Pressure: 1029mb, Humidity: 86%, UV Risk: 2, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 08:01 GMT, Sunset: 15:58 GMT

Outlook for New Year's Day to Saturday
New Year's Day will see a cold, cloudy start, and the odd spot of rain cannot be ruled out. Then the cloud will clear, leaving a bright and dry day it will start to feel colder
Friday will start cloudy with some showers again, but it will soon turn bright and dry later. Saturday is expected to be a bright and fine day with a mix of clouds and sunshine

Tide Times & Heights for Grovehurst Jetty on 30th December 2025
01:12 - Low Tide (1.5m)
07:38 - High Tide (5.07m)
13:58 - Low Tide (1.14m)
20:35 - High Tide (5.04m)

No Weather Warnings or Flood Alerts For Today
Updated Tuesday 30th December 2025 at 06.30

www.favershamweather.org

29/12/2025

❄️ We are heading for a cold spell over the next few days but in 1987 the icicles in East Hall Lane and Meres Court Lane in Murston nearly reached from roof to ground level in places!!! We don't think we will see those again ❄️ (Picture courtesy of the Parrish family)

29/12/2025

The festive period gives many of us a reason to celebrate with friends and family. But don't forget, you can enjoy yourself and keep in control of your drinking.

For clarity on alcohol units, check out the online calculator or take the quiz , Visit: www.kent.gov.uk/lowermydrinking

29/12/2025

📢 Timetable Update – 326 / 327 / 328

Timetables for the 326/327/328 services have been updated and come into effect from 5th January 2026. This is to help improve reliability and allow for increased traffic congestion in the area.

View the new times here:
👉 326/327/328: chalkwell.co.uk/timetables/326-327-328
👉 School services: chalkwell.co.uk/schools/

29/12/2025

Great news! The boiler here at Swallows is now working as it should 🙌

The pool temperature has returned to normal, the heating is back on, and hot showers are available once again. A big thank you to our fantastic members for your patience while we worked to resolve this issue! 💙

29/12/2025

Morning All
A few more days of high pressure, so we will keep the dry weather, then this breaks down as Low pressure builds over Scandinavia, drawing cold air down over us
Most showers into Northern parts, and more scattered on East and West and we will see the driest and brightest spells then into the weekend, things become much colder with the chance of some Snow

Faversham's Weather For Today Monday 29th December 2026
A chilly start, but no frost is forecat then the morning will be very cloudy, should be dry, but there is a small chance of a light showers popping up
In the afternoon, the cloud will clear a bit, allowing some bright spells to develop
Mostly light winds away from the coast and a milder feel than of late
Maximum Temperature: 8°C Minimum Temperature: 5°C Wind Direction: North Easterly, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: Very Good, Pressure: 1028mb, Humidity: 81%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 08:01 GMT, Sunset: 15:56 GMT

This Evening And Overnight
The evening will mostly be dry inland, but a few light showers are possible around the coast
Overnight will remain much the same with cloud and a chance of a shower in places
Winds remain light, and with the cloud, no frost is likely
Minimum Temperature: 5°C Wind Direction: North Easterly, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: Very Good, Pressure: 1028mb, Humidity: 81%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunset: 15:56 GMT

Tuesday:
A few light showers around to start, then clearing to a dry morning with some sunshine
The afternoon will see any cloud clear to some good spells of sunshine for us, but chance of some showers around the coast
Overnight will remain dry, with clear skies developing and widespread frost expected
Maximum Temperature: 7°C Minimum Temperature: -2°C Wind Direction: North Easterly, Wind Speed: 13mph, Visibility: Very Good, Pressure: 1034mb, Humidity: 69%, UV Risk: 2, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 08:01 GMT, Sunset: 15:57 GMT

Outlook for New Year's Eve to Friday
New Year's Eve should be dry with plenty of wintry sunshine throughout. It will start to feel much colder, and a frost is likely overnight
New Year's Day, we see variable amounts of cloud and some bright spells Becoming breezier through the day with the outside chance of the odd light shower in the evening. Friday will be remaining dry, bright and cold with some variable cloud at times

Tide Times & Heights for Faversham on 29th December 2025
00:08 - Low Tide (1.47m)
06:26 - High Tide (5.09m)
12:45 - Low Tide (1.1m)
19:26 - High Tide (4.99m)

No Weather Warnings or Flood Alerts For Today
Updated Monday 29th December 2025 at 06.30

www.favershamweather.org