Britain is set to be hit with strong winds at the end of this week, as 70kmph winds cross the Atlantic. WXCharts maps show the storm approaching the UK on Saturday and Sunday (August 30 and 31).
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office for south Wales and southern England from 10pm today (August 28) to 12pm tomorrow (August 29). Within the warning area, heavy showers and prolonged rain could lead to between 10mm and 20mm of rain widely with some coastal areas seeing between 50 and 70mm over a few hours. A spell of more persistent and heavy rain is forecast on Saturday as an area of low pressure moves in from the southwest and tracks northeastwards close to the UK. Accompanying this heavy rain will be some strong winds, particularly along coasts.
David Oliver, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “A deep area of low pressure will develop close to the UK on Saturday and track northeast over the weekend, bringing wet and windy weather for many.
“While the exact track and depth of the system is still a little uncertain, at present it looks likely that we’ll see gusts in excess of 50mph in some areas during Saturday and Suday, especially across coasts, headlands and high ground.
“In addition to these gusty winds, 10-20mm of rain is likely across many regions, with higher totals over hills in western areas.”
This Evening and Tonight: Further showers for many this evening, some heavy with hail and thunder. Tending to become mostly dry in the east overnight. However, a spell of heavy rain will slowly move eastwards across southern counties of England and Wales. Staying breezy.
Friday: Heavy rain across the southeast gradually clearing. Elsewhere, sunny spells and scattered showers. Again some heavy with the risk of hail and thunder. Rather cool and breezy.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday: Staying unsettled this weekend with further spells of rain and showers. Widely wet and windy on Saturday, but with some brightness returning on Sunday and Monday. Temperatures remaining around average.
