Warnings have been issued for strong winds and heavy rain in the United Kingdom this weekend.
According to the Met Office, regions close to the Irish Sea may encounter winds reaching speeds of 70mph, while areas in the Midlands, northern England, and Northern Ireland may experience gusts of 45-55mph.
On Friday evening, expect rain in the northern and western regions, with the most intense rainfall in the south-west of Scotland. Clear skies will be present in southern areas, though there will be scattered showers. Later on, southern areas of England can expect a resurgence of rain.
The wind will pick up in the western region on Saturday morning and gradually spread to other areas in the afternoon. It will then slowly decrease from the west during the evening.
According to the forecaster, certain areas of the UK may experience up to 80mm of rainfall, which could lead to flooding in both residential and commercial areas.
Warnings have been issued for parts of Dorset and Devon, southern Scotland, and Northern Ireland on Saturday due to heavy rain. The ground in these areas is already soaked.
According to the Met Office, there will be a widespread amount of heavy rainfall, ranging from 30-50mm, in southern Scotland. There is a possibility of even higher amounts, possibly reaching 60-80mm, in elevated areas. The rain is expected to start on Friday night.
On Friday, the Met Office’s representative, Stephen Dixon, announced that we should expect a weekend filled with rain and strong winds. Starting at 6pm tonight, a strong storm with heavy winds and rain will pass through Scotland. Due to the ground being already saturated, there is a chance of flooding.
“Tomorrow morning, a different band will travel from the southwestern region of the UK towards the northeastern area, resulting in heavy rainfall across most of the country. By the afternoon, the majority of strong winds and rain will have subsided, leaving only scattered showers for southern regions.”
The Met Office stated that inclement weather may result in transportation delays on roads, railways, air and ferry services. Coastal areas and seafronts could also be impacted by spray and high waves.
There will be ongoing unsettled weather conditions through Sunday and the following week, possibly resulting in additional weather advisories.
According to the most recent temperature prediction from the Met Office, it is expected that 2023 will experience the highest global temperature on record. This trend is expected to continue in 2024, potentially surpassing the 1.5C increase that climate experts have warned about for the first time.
In 2024, the projected average worldwide temperature is expected to fall within the range of 1.34C to 1.58C above the average temperature during the pre-industrial era (1850-1900). There is a consensus among scientists and governments to aim for limiting the increase in temperature to below 1.5C from pre-industrial levels.
Source: theguardian.com
