Storm Amy May Be Heading Our Way This Weekend, Met Office Issues Warning
The UK could be in for a wetter and windier spell as the Met Office keeps a close eye on Storm Amy, the first named storm of the season.
With the spurt sluice shifting southwards, foretellers are advising that low pressure from the North Atlantic may bring breezy winds, heavy rain, and unsettled conditions over the weekend.
The Met Office’s latest analysis suggests that cooler air and breezier spells will replace the calmer late-summer days we’ve enjoyed recently.
“We are keeping an eye on a deepening area of low-pressure which will develop over the North Atlantic during the coming days and might bring impactful weather to the UK, most likely on Sunday and Monday,” said Tom Crabtree, deputy chief meteorologist.
A Change in the Air
The jet stream’s position south of the UK is set to usher in a fresher feel. Sunshine will break through at times, but heavy showers could interrupt spells of clearer skies.
These fast-moving bursts of rain are anticipated to make the overall outlook more variable. For Wednesday, foretellers advise of wide showers.
Rain is likely to spread from the west to the north-east, with some areas, particularly the south-facing hills in Scotland, passing heavier cloudbursts.
The Met Office forecast for Wales reads: “Often cloudy with early showers, then rain spreading from west to east. Sunnier skies arriving in most places by late afternoon.
Generally breezier and rather windy in some coastal areas. Maximum temperature 18°C.”
In the east, conditions may start dry, but showers are expected after dusk. Coastal areas near the Irish Sea could see strong winds, with spasm warnings possible for north-western beachfronts and exposed hills.
Thursday’s cast suggests further sun interspersed with breezy showers, some of which could turn heavy and thundery, especially in southern and western regions. Winds will pick up further along the bank.
By Friday, it’s set to remain breezy and cooler, with showers becoming more frequent in western coastal areas.
These are likely to spread inland during the day before retreating to the coast by evening. There’s also a risk of thunderstorms and hail in the heaviest showers.
Saturday continues the trend, with sunshine alternating with showers and the possibility of heavier rain sweeping across southern counties.
Will Storm Amy Hit?
The big question remains: will Storm Amy strike this weekend?
Tom Crabtree elaborates, “At present, it’s too early to say the precise impact this might have on the weather, but it’s likely to bring widespread heavy rain and strong winds, most probably to the north of the UK.
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We are closely monitoring what the various computer models are suggesting and will keep people updated as our forecasts evolve over the next few days.”
Although the shift from calm, warm days to cooler, unsettled rainfall might feel abrupt, it’s nothing out of the ordinary.
Early September frequently sees a transition as the spurt sluice pushes southwards, allowing low-pressure systems to bring rain, wind, and cooler temperatures.
This is a typical early afterlife gesture, not to beget alarm but a memorial that seasonal changes are underway.
This is typical early autumn behaviour, not cause for alarm, but a reminder that seasonal changes are underway.
For more on how cold snaps and heavy rain are affecting regions across the country, take a look at this latest weather report.
