The upcoming weekend in Britain is set to be impacted by the first named storm of the season, Storm Antoni. Forecasters are warning of “unseasonably” strong winds that could pose a danger to life. The storm is expected to bring gusts of up to 65mph along the coastlines and winds reaching 55mph inland in parts of South Wales and southwest England, according to the Met Office.
The storm is predicted to hit the UK from late Friday night through Saturday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for Northern Ireland and parts of southwest Britain. The warnings highlight the possibility of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material impacting sea fronts, coastal roads, and properties. Additionally, there is a risk of flooding and travel disruption due to persistent downpours.
Met Office chief meteorologist Steve Willington warns that the storm’s weather could be “potentially disruptive” as it moves from west to east. Northern Ireland is expected to receive the highest rainfall, with 40-60mm in some spots and 20-30mm more widely. Furthermore, areas like southwest England and southwest Wales may experience gusts exceeding 60mph on exposed coasts and high ground, while inland gusts could reach 50-55mph.
The RAC’s Rod Dennis advises extreme caution while traveling on Saturday, anticipating it to be the worst day on the roads this summer, with very strong winds and heavy rainfall making conditions treacherous. Despite the unsettled weather the UK has experienced recently, there are some indications of a potential change in the latter half of the following week, with the possibility of high pressure building in for southern areas, leading to some drier weather. However, this is subject to uncertainty, and there remains a chance of rain in areas further north.
Sky News weather presenter Jo Wheeler highlights the challenges and dangers that Storm Antoni’s strong winds present to holidaymakers, drivers, campers, and those near coastal waters. Uprooted trees, downed power lines, surface water, spray, and potential flash floods could create problems. However, the storm is expected to pass quickly, with the worst weather clearing from eastern coasts on Saturday evening. Notably, the storm coincides with one of the busiest Saturdays of the year.
Recent official figures show that last month was the UK’s sixth-wettest July since records began in 1836, with Northern Ireland experiencing its wettest July ever. The average rainfall for the UK last month was 140.1mm, with the wettest recorded in July 1988 at 150.5mm.
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