The UK is set to face more severe weather conditions, with heavy rain and winds of up to 80mph forecasted to hit the British Isles. The Met Office has issued weather warnings for all of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland from Friday afternoon until early Sunday morning. Scotland will also experience strong winds and rain, with the northwest under a yellow warning from this afternoon until early Thursday morning. There is a ‘danger to life’ warning due to flying debris and large waves on the coast, and travel disruptions are expected on roads, railways, and ferries.
The Met Office has warned of a deep low crossing England and Wales, bringing around 15-25mm of rain, with some areas possibly seeing closer to 50-70mm. Winds may gust up to 50mph inland and up to 80mph on the coast. People under severe weather warnings are advised to secure loose items such as bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences to protect their property. The UK has already faced extreme weather conditions in the past weeks due to Storm Bert and Storm Conall, which brought heavy rain and flooding. Despite the current rainy and windy weather, there is a possibility of snow later in the month.
As we approach Christmas, many are hoping for a ‘white Christmas’. The Met Office forecasts less settled weather towards mid-December, with west or northwesterly types preferred. This may bring wetter and windier spells with a risk of snow, especially across northern hills. Though unsettled conditions may prevail into December, there could be drier and more settled spells affecting the UK at times, especially towards the south. For the latest news updates and stories, visit Metro’s news hub or contact their news team via email. Stories such as John Boyega’s cousin facing deportation over fraud at a ‘cult church’ and an armed robber raiding the same Co-op supermarket twice in two weeks are also making headlines. In London, a missing teenager’s phone was snatched before she vanished, highlighting the importance of staying informed with news updates.
