Warnings for severe winds and intense precipitation have been released throughout the United Kingdom for the upcoming weekend.
According to the Met Office, regions near the Irish Sea may experience wind speeds reaching 70mph, while areas in the Midlands, northern England, and Northern Ireland can expect winds of 45-55mph.
On Friday evening, there will be precipitation in the northern and western regions. The most intense showers are expected in south-west Scotland. Southern areas will experience clear intervals with isolated showers, but there will be additional rainfall in south-west England later on.
During Saturday morning, wind speeds will rise in the western region and then gradually spread to other areas in the afternoon. However, they will slowly decrease in the evening starting from the west.
According to the forecaster, certain areas in the UK may experience up to 80mm of rainfall, potentially leading to flooding of residential and commercial properties.
Warnings for heavy rainfall have been given for Saturday in certain regions of Dorset and Devon, southern Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The ground in these areas is already very wet.
The Met Office has forecasted widespread heavy rain, ranging from 30-50mm in southern Scotland, with a potential for 60-80mm in elevated areas starting Friday night.
According to a statement from Met Office representative Stephen Dixon on Friday, we can expect a wet and windy weekend. Starting at 6pm tonight, a strong system of wind and rain will pass through Scotland, potentially causing flooding due to the already soaked ground.
A different group will travel towards the north-east tomorrow morning from the south-west of the United Kingdom, resulting in significant rainfall across most of the country. However, by afternoon, the majority of the intense wind and rain will have subsided, with only scattered showers remaining in southern regions.
The Met Office warned that inclement conditions may lead to disruptions in transportation via road, rail, air, and ferry. Coastal roads and seafronts may also experience spray and high waves.
The unpredictable conditions will persist through Sunday and the upcoming week, potentially resulting in additional weather advisories.
The most recent temperature forecast from the Met Office predicts that 2023 will set a new record for global temperature. This trend is expected to continue in 2024, potentially surpassing the 1.5C increase predicted by climate experts for the first time.
For the year 2024, it is predicted that the average temperature worldwide will fall within the range of 1.34C and 1.58C higher than the average temperature during the pre-industrial era (1850-1900). In order to prevent further warming, scientists and governments have set a goal of limiting the increase in temperature to below 1.5C from pre-industrial levels.
Source: theguardian.com
