Britain is likely to be battered with another massive storm, just days after Storm Kathleen wreaked havoc with 70mph strong gusts. Latest weather maps show another storm approaching the country on midnight of April 8.
WXCharts maps which are prepared using the data from Metdesk have turned a mix of bright orange, blue, yellow, and green indicating a spell heavy rain and strong winds for parts of the UK.
The unsettling weather conditions are likely to stay for almost 18 hours with maps showing the possibility of heavy rain, strong winds, and snowy conditions across the country.
According to the maps, a full-throttle storm will smash into the country late at night on April 8 and will have a massive impact on the areas in Northern Ireland and some western parts of the UK.
It will come two days after Storm Kathleen is smashing into the country today (April 6) with strong winds with the Met Office issuing several yellow warnings.
Manchester is likely to be the first victim of the storm with the weather phenomenon later moving to other parts as well.
By the morning of April 9, the impact of the 470-mile storm will be felt across the country with parts from Wick to Manchester covered in snow and rain.
Maps have turned white for areas around Inverness, Edinburgh, and Newcastle suggesting the accumulation of snow during that period.
Unlike Storm Kathleen, the temperature levels will plummet across the UK with northern areas witnessing 0C and southern parts feeling 4C-5C, maps suggest.
The second storm seems to be equally strong as Storm Kathleen as maps suggest a likelihood of 60-70pmh strong winds during next week.
According to the Met Office, the “unsettled” weather conditions are likely to continue till the second week of April. In a long-range forecast for the period between April 10 and 19, it stated: “The ongoing unsettled spell of weather is likely to continue through to the middle of April.
“However, the focus for the rain and showers is expected to shift to western and northwestern parts of the UK. Here, rain could be heavy and prolonged at times, especially in upland areas.
“Further windy spells of weather are also likely, particularly in the north. Meanwhile, southern and eastern areas are likely to have some decent drier spells of weather with some sunshine at times. Here, whilst some rain is still likely, this probably less heavy and less frequent than recent weeks.
“Above average temperatures are most likely overall, although some cooler interludes are possible at times, especially in the north.”
Today:
Storm Kathleen brings a swathe of strong winds, especially in the west where gales are likely. Spells of rain turning to scattered showers, though dry for many with plenty of sunshine. Temperatures above average and feeling warm in sheltered spots.
Tonight:
Staying very windy overnight with spells of rain moving in from the west, this heavy at times. Largely dry with clear spells towards dawn, away from the west.
Sunday:
Windy, particularly across the northwest of Scotland. The odd shower though dry for many with a good deal of sunshine. Warm in the southeast. Temperatures nearer average in the northwest.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Winds generally lighter than the weekend though often staying windy and remaining unsettled with showers and spells of rain. Temperatures around average, possibly turning warmer in the south by Wednesday.
