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Thunderstorms to Batter UK's Southwest This Weekend
29 Oct
Summary
- Thunderstorms expected across UK, especially Southwest
- Flooding possible in Dorset with up to 8mm of rain
- Hurricane Melissa to influence UK weather next week
According to the latest weather forecasts, thunderstorms are poised to sweep across the UK in the coming days, with the Southwest region expected to bear the brunt of the stormy conditions. On Friday night, regions as far north as Aberdeenshire are anticipated to experience the turbulent weather, but the most severe impact is predicted to hit the Southwest of England and the Home Counties.
The data from Metdesk indicates that parts of Dorset could see around 8mm of rain in just a few hours on Friday night, with more rainfall expected throughout Saturday. Forecasters warn that flooding may be possible throughout the weekend, though no official alerts have been issued for the Southwest at this early stage.
Looking ahead, the unsettled weather is set to continue into next week as Hurricane Melissa, currently barreling across Jamaica, is expected to "influence UK weather," according to forecasters. This will bring a fresh band of low pressure, which is thought to affect northern England more than the south.
