New weather data suggests that the UK could experience severe weather later this month, with torrential rain and winds gusting up to 60mph or more.
According to WXCharts.com, a storm front is expected to approach the UK from the Atlantic on Tuesday, October 28. Weather maps highlight peak wind gusts reaching over 60mph along both eastern and western coastal areas, with gusts exceeding 100mph out in the Atlantic. At the same time, precipitation charts indicate substantial downpours across various parts of the country, raising the risk of localized flooding.
Specifically, areas such as southwest London, Peterborough, Cambridge, Aldershot, and the northwest coast of Scotland might see rainfall rates of 1-2mm per hour by 6pm on the same day. Although these conditions are concerning, the Met Office has yet to issue official weather warnings.
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In broader terms, the Met Office’s winter outlook, released earlier this week, forecasts a 55% chance that temperatures from October through December will remain near average. They note a trend towards milder conditions overall due to climate change but caution that northerly weather patterns could bring colder spells and increase the likelihood of winter hazards later in the season.
Their detailed forecast for the period from Monday, October 27 to Monday, November 10 describes changeable weather dominated by low-pressure systems. This will likely bring intermittent spells of heavy rain, strong winds, and occasional drier breaks. Temperatures are expected to stay close to the seasonal norm throughout this period.
Residents are advised to stay alert for updates as the storm approaches and to prepare for potentially challenging weather conditions later this month.