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UK Braces for Autumn Thunderstorms This Weekend
24 Sep
Summary
- Three UK areas face thunderstorms on Saturday due to an Atlantic trough.
- Heavy rain, up to 100mm, is forecast for parts of Northern Ireland and western Scotland.
- Wet and windy weather is increasingly likely next week, with potential coastal impacts.
Autumn's grip tightens on the UK this weekend as thunderstorms are forecast for three specific areas on Saturday, accompanied by widespread heavy rain.
An Atlantic trough will interact with a weakening frontal system, bringing a substantial band of rain. Southwest England, Wales, and the West Midlands are particularly vulnerable to heavy showers and the possibility of thunder.
Further north, the rain will reach the northwest on Saturday before spreading across Scotland and Northern Ireland throughout Sunday. Northern Ireland and western Scotland face the highest rainfall totals, potentially receiving up to 100mm from late Saturday into Sunday, with prolonged heavy downpours.
Looking towards next week, the Met Office anticipates increasingly wet and windy weather. A shift in the jet stream is expected to fuel low-pressure systems, potentially bringing significant rainfall and strong winds, especially to western areas. Coastal regions in the west could experience impacts due to high spring tides coinciding with this weather.
