The Met Office has warned that the tail end of Hurricane Erin could bring heavy wind, rain, and 'very large waves' to the UK in the final days of August. The storm, now a category 2 system moving east across the North Atlantic, may affect the country from the middle of next week.
Meteorologist Tom Morgan stated it is 'too early for specific details about which parts of the country will see the windiest and wettest weather,' but noted a noticeable drop in temperatures and a shift to more changeable conditions. Thundery showers are possible, particularly on Thursday and Friday, potentially ending the UK's dry spell.
Morgan highlighted the risk of 'very large waves' of 4 to 5 metres in height for the Western Isles of Scotland and Ireland, posing a hazard for holidaymakers. However, he stressed the unsettled weather is 'a long way in the future,' with sunny spells expected over the bank holiday weekend.
Hurricane Erin has weakened from a category 5 storm but caused over 2,000 evacuations in North Carolina and at least 60 rescues from rip currents at Wrightsville Beach on Monday.
