The UK is set to be hit by a major storm bringing heavy rainfall and winds of up to 50mph, according to weather maps generated by WXCharts using MetDesk data. The forecast for August 28 shows the strongest winds impacting parts of the Midlands and the South West, with the heaviest rain expected across parts of north, east and south east England.
Forecast details
The high total precipitation according to the map is around 55mm by midnight on August 28, which could bring risks of localised flooding. Areas that could be at risk include Cambridgeshire, Greater London, Leicestershire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire.
Met Office outlook
The Met Office has forecast unsettled conditions for the nation in its long range forecast for the period between August 23 and September 1. It states: "This period is likely to start largely dry and settled across the UK, as a ridge of high pressure sets in. A few showers are likely in the far north and possibly the far southeast though."
"Conditions look like turning increasingly unsettled through next week, as low pressure gradually becomes dominant, squeezing the ridge off to the northeast. Most places are likely to see some rain or showers, particularly during the second half of next week, and these may be heavy with a risk of hail and thunder. It may become breezy if not windy at times too."
Temperatures are likely to be near or a little below normal overall, with some chilly nights at first, but brief warm, humid spells are possible at times, especially in the south.
