A storm named Amy is anticipated to hit the UK, affecting nine major cities with a wide-ranging wall of rain spanning 600 miles. Ventusky’s latest maps indicate strong winds circulating around the UK starting at 1am on Monday, accompanied by up to 10mm of rainfall in certain regions. The cities of Bristol, Cardiff, Belfast, Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Manchester are all in the path of this extensive rain system.
Tomorrow, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Belfast are expected to experience rainfall of 0.5mm per hour, while a heavier downpour of up to 20mm is forecasted just south of Aberdeen. A yellow wind warning has been issued for September 15, affecting all of Wales and most of England, except for Cumbria and Northumbria. The Met Office has cautioned that strong west or south-westerly winds will impact coastal areas of southwest England and Wales on Sunday evening, spreading inland on Monday morning.
The Met Office predicts gusts reaching 45-55 mph across inland areas, with higher gusts of 60-70 mph possible in exposed coastal and hilly regions. Wind speeds are anticipated to gradually diminish from the west later in the afternoon and into Monday evening. Residents are advised to check road conditions if driving, monitor bus and train schedules, and adjust travel plans accordingly. Those living near the coast should be cautious of large waves for their safety.
The weather outlook includes intermittent rain showers, some of which may be heavy with hail and thunder. While the southeast may experience brighter conditions on Monday, strong and gusty winds will persist across much of England and Wales. However, conditions are expected to improve later in the week according to the Met Office’s forecast for Tuesday to Thursday, with showers and sunny spells on the agenda.
As the month progresses, unsettled weather patterns are likely to persist across all regions, with periods of wet and windy weather interspersed with sunnier spells. Toward the following week, a ridge of high pressure may bring drier conditions to northern areas initially, while low pressure systems remain closer to the south or southeast. By late September, high pressure is anticipated to dominate weather patterns across the UK, with a brief cool spell before temperatures return to average levels.
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