Recent weather maps highlight the forthcoming spread of thunderstorms across various regions in the UK.
Anticipated stormy conditions on Friday night are expected to impact areas as far north as Aberdeenshire, with the Southwest of England likely to face the most severe weather. Thunderstorm indicators, represented by red dots on the maps, cover a significant portion of the Southwest of England and the Home Counties at 9pm on Friday.
Metdesk data suggests that parts of Dorset could experience approximately 8mm of rainfall within a few hours on Friday night, with more showers expected throughout Saturday. Although the potential for flooding exists over the weekend, no official alerts have been issued for the Southwest of England at this stage.
According to the Met Office’s website, the weekend will remain unsettled, with intermittent brighter periods on Friday and Saturday interspersed with heavy showers. Showers are predicted to become less frequent by Sunday while temperatures are expected to rise slightly, albeit with sustained windy conditions.
Forecasters warn that the influence of Hurricane Melissa, currently traversing Jamaica, will impact UK weather patterns in the upcoming days. A new low-pressure system associated with the hurricane is forecasted to arrive by Tuesday, potentially affecting northern England more than the southern regions.
The initial wave of storms is projected to hit around 6pm, intensifying by 9pm. Cornwall, Devon, and Dorset are likely to bear the brunt of the storm’s impact before it moves eastward. By approximately 11pm, areas as far east as Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire may experience weaker storms compared to earlier in the evening.
Tuesday witnessed heavy rainfall, with over 33mm recorded in parts of Stirling and Perth and Kinross in Scotland. The Northwest of England, particularly Cumbria, also experienced wet conditions on Tuesday, raising concerns about potential rain accumulation in the coming days. Flood alerts have been issued for tidal rivers Bure, Ant, and Thurne in Norfolk.
Looking ahead to the start of November this weekend, the Met Office projects continued changeable and unsettled weather patterns, dominated by low-pressure systems across the UK. This suggests intermittent heavy rainfall for all regions, with western areas likely to receive the most precipitation. Periodic strong winds, including gales, are expected, with brief drier intervals, especially in eastern regions, potentially becoming more widespread and prolonged towards the end of the forecast period.
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