The Met Office has issued a warning of wet and windy weather set to affect much of the UK later this week, as the influence of ex-tropical cyclones Humberto and Imelda grows.
Early in the week, the northwest of the UK—including Northern Ireland, western Scotland, and parts of northwest England—will experience frequent rain and showers due to advancing weather fronts. In contrast, the south and east of the country will enjoy drier conditions, with patchy clouds, sunny spells, and temperatures reaching the high teens or low 20s Celsius.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Bulmer highlighted that persistent rain is expected over western Scotland starting Wednesday, with the heaviest rainfall occurring over hills and mountains. “From Wednesday through Friday morning, rainfall totals of 50-75mm are anticipated across a broad region, with some west-facing mountain areas potentially exceeding 100mm,” Bulmer noted. Wind conditions will also become a hazard late Thursday, especially along exposed western coasts.
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By Friday into Saturday, the wet and windy weather is projected to spread across much of the UK. The weather situation is complicated by the proximity of tropical cyclones Humberto and Imelda in the southwest Atlantic. These systems could lead to the development of a deep low-pressure system near the UK, escalating the risk of strong winds and further heavy rain over the weekend.
“The exact path and intensity of this system remain uncertain at this stage, but we are monitoring developments closely,” Bulmer added. The Met Office warns that additional weather warnings may be issued as confidence in the forecast increases. The public is advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts and warnings.
In the South West, conditions begin with a chilly start and patchy fog lifting to reveal sunny spells, though high clouds will increase later, masking sunshine but keeping the region dry with temperatures peaking around 18°C. Overnight, skies will become cloudier with some clear spells, and temperatures will dip to around 3°C in rural areas with patchy fog. Thursday is expected to be mostly dry with sunny spells, turning cloudier later but still warm in sunny periods. High pressure to the south will maintain settled conditions through much of the week before winds and rain arrive in the west by Friday.