Two Met Office yellow weather warnings predict heavy downpours and strong winds to hit parts of the UK. The alerts cover the entire south coast of England, most of Wales, the Midlands, and portions of the North on Wednesday.
From 4 am to 6 pm, a wind warning is in place for coastal southern areas of England. The second warning, running from 9 am to 7 pm, warns of thunderstorms and heavy showers that could affect cities like Nottingham, Oxford, and parts of London. The south coast could experience gusts reaching speeds of up to 60mph in exposed areas.
The “unseasonably windy” conditions are expected to disrupt travel, causing delays for trains, ferries, and affecting roads. Slow-moving storms may lead to flooding in some areas. High-sided vehicles on the roads and certain communities might face power outages. Seafronts are expected to be particularly hazardous due to spray and large waves.
Further north, the second weather warning cautions about the risks of lightning damage to some buildings. There could be delays on roads and railways, with a possibility of short-term power cuts in some areas.
According to Met Office chief meteorologist, Dan Suri, the tempestuous weather is caused by an “unseasonably deep area of low pressure” crossing from Ireland into Wales and England on Wednesday. Heavy rain will affect large parts of the UK tonight, with the heaviest downpours expected tomorrow. Thursday and Friday are forecasted to have a mix of sunshine and showers, leading to a wet weekend. As of now, there are no further warnings for the rest of the week.
Forecasters also reveal that prolonged sunshine is not expected for the UK. Cooler weather is anticipated in the coming days, and the weather is expected to remain “unsettled.” While there will be some drier days, there are no indications of prolonged dry and sunny spells.
In contrast, much of southern Europe has endured a heatwave, with temperatures still expected to reach 36°C in Spain and Greece this week. July has become the world’s hottest ever month on record, with extreme heat affecting parts of the US, Canada, France, and Italy.
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