A significant weather event is looming for Britain this weekend as Hurricane Humberto is projected to impact the region following its recent havoc in the Caribbean and the United States. Experts anticipate that the remnants of the powerful Category 4 storm could traverse the Atlantic Ocean and target the UK directly, potentially ushering in the first named storm of the season, Storm Amy. Weather authorities are predicting high winds and heavy rainfall, suggesting that this could be a substantial weather event.
Initially intensifying in the Caribbean, Hurricane Humberto is expected to pass between the US and Bermuda before venturing out into the broader Atlantic Ocean, where it is forecasted to weaken into a tropical storm. Despite this, there are concerns that the storm could still reach Britain later in the week, bringing with it winds reaching up to 70mph, particularly affecting the northern and western regions of the country.
Meteorologist Jim Dale of British Weather Services warns of the looming Storm Amy, which could materialize over the weekend following the dissipation of Humberto. Dale anticipates significant wind and rainfall, with potential wind speeds ranging from 50 to 70mph and rainfall amounts between 30-60mm. The exact trajectory of the storm remains uncertain, but preparations are advised for potentially severe weather conditions.
The Met Office has affirmed the likelihood of Humberto impacting Britain’s weather in the upcoming days, cautioning about potential volatility in the Atlantic as the storm season progresses, making weather predictions more challenging. The influence of Humberto’s transition into the North Atlantic is expected to result in wet and windy conditions in the UK around the first weekend of October.
Although the exact timing of the storm’s arrival in the UK is still uncertain, weather maps suggest a landfall on British soil by Friday evening, with Northern Ireland likely to experience the initial impact before the storm progresses to Wales and Scotland. Glasgow and Bangor are expected to face the strongest winds, exceeding 70mph, while northern Scotland could receive the highest rainfall amounts, with nearly 30mm predicted within a three-hour timeframe early on Saturday morning.
By Saturday afternoon, the storm is forecasted to have moved beyond the UK into the North Sea. A residual effect of the storm may affect northern Scotland on Sunday morning, potentially bringing overnight winds of up to 60mph. Stay informed and prepared as this significant weather event unfolds in the coming days.