August 22nd 2024.
It looks like we're in for some not-so-great weather in the coming days. The UK has issued weather warnings due to the impending arrival of rainy and windy conditions. As a result, there are concerns about flash flooding, strong waves, and potential travel disruptions.
The culprit behind this gloomy outlook is the remnants of Hurricane Ernesto. It seems like just as we were enjoying the hot and sunny weather, Ernesto has come along to put a damper on things. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain, which were put in place yesterday. Interestingly, even though Ernesto will have weakened by the time it reaches the UK, it will still have a role to play in the rainfall we'll experience today.
Unfortunately, these yellow warnings will remain in effect until mid-morning today, which could cause some disruptions during rush hour. Parts of western Scotland are under a yellow rain warning until 8am, while southern Scotland and north-west England are under a yellow wind warning until 9am.
To make matters worse, the Met Office has predicted that this morning will be quite unpleasant. They attribute this to a westerly airflow and a strengthened jet stream. According to them, this could lead to travel disruptions and dangerous conditions along coastal areas. In fact, gusts of up to 50mph are expected, with some areas experiencing gusts of up to 60mph, especially in exposed locations like roads and bridges in north Wales, as well as roads passing over high ground in northern England and southern Scotland.
Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly from the Met Office explained that tomorrow, a band of rain will move in from the west and become slow-moving, bringing heavy bursts of rain, particularly over high ground in Scotland. This rain is expected to persist into Thursday with accumulations of 75-100mm in many areas, and even higher amounts in mountainous regions. Along with the rain, gusty winds of 50-60mph are expected near the Irish Sea and western Scotland, potentially causing dangerous coastal conditions. However, the winds are expected to gradually ease later on Thursday.
In other news, it seems like London is still making headlines. The capital is bracing itself for what could be the hottest day of the year, and rent prices continue to soar. In a more heartwarming story, firefighters recently rescued a group of ducklings who had gotten stuck down a manhole. To stay updated on the latest news in London, you can visit The Agency's London news hub.
Thankfully, the bands of rain are expected to weaken as they move southeast throughout the day. However, conditions are expected to remain unsettled on Thursday, with cloudy skies and scattered showers in many areas. Looks like we'll have to wait a little longer for the return of sunny days.
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