938 km Storm Approaches: Temperature Set to Drop Below Zero with 20mm Rain Expected in 3 Hours
World News – A significant low-pressure system stretching 938 kilometers from the Faroe Islands in the UK to Brest in France is set to bring severe weather conditions across the region. The UK Met Office has issued alerts for heavy storms, forecasting wind speeds of up to 80 mph and substantial rainfall in the coming days.
According to meteorological reports, the storm's impact will be felt widely, with predictions of 20mm of rain within just three hours. The affected areas will see varying levels of precipitation, with Northern Wales, particularly in the Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), expected to experience the heaviest rainfall, estimated at 18 to 19mm in a few hours.
The Met Office’s weather map highlights regions across the UK using red, orange, green, and blue colors, indicating the severity of the weather conditions. While most areas will see rain, parts of East Anglia and Southeast England may experience less precipitation.
Drivers in Northern England are advised to exercise caution, as fog and mist combined with rain could create hazardous driving conditions. The map shows dense fog covering areas in Cumbria and the Lake District, where approximately 15mm of rain is also expected.
Wind patterns are forecasted to shift southward, with the northeastern coast of Scotland experiencing the strongest gusts. Areas such as Aberdeen, Fraserburgh, and John O'Groats may see wind speeds reaching 50 mph. Coastal regions in Ireland are also bracing for high winds.
In terms of temperature, the weather department anticipates daytime highs to remain above average from September 18 to 27, although nights will turn significantly cooler. On Friday, North Yorkshire recorded a low of -2.7 degrees Celsius, with similar lows expected in South Newington, Oxfordshire, and Powys.
While snowfall was observed in the Scottish Highlands earlier this week, the weather department has deemed it not unusual. Conditions are expected to remain cold in the Highlands in the days ahead, with residents advised to prepare for a significant shift in weather patterns.
