A potential major storm in the UK this weekend could be triggered by Hurricane Humberto, which has already caused extensive damage in the Caribbean and the US. Experts suggest that remnants of the Category 4 storm might travel across the Atlantic Ocean directly towards the UK, likely resulting in the season’s first named storm, Storm Amy. Weather specialists anticipate significant wind and rain, potentially making it a substantial weather event.
Initially strengthening in the Caribbean, Humberto is expected to move between the US and Bermuda before heading towards the wider Atlantic Ocean. While it is forecasted to weaken into a tropical storm, there are concerns that it could still impact Britain, bringing winds of up to 70mph, particularly affecting the northern and western regions of the country.
Meteorologist Jim Dale from British Weather Services indicated that Storm Amy could develop following Humberto’s path, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. The exact path and intensity are yet to be determined, but there are warnings of possible wind speeds ranging from 50-70mph and rainfall between 30-60mm. The northern and western parts of the UK are likely to bear the brunt of the storm.
The Met Office has confirmed that the influence of Humberto on the UK’s weather is expected later in the week, with the potential for wet and very windy conditions by the first weekend of October. The exact timing of the storm reaching the UK remains uncertain, but forecasts suggest it may hit British shores around 7pm on Friday night.
Humberto’s remnants are likely to first make landfall in Northern Ireland before progressing towards Wales and Scotland, with Glasgow and Bangor expecting high wind speeds exceeding 70mph. Northern Scotland is anticipated to receive the most significant amount of rainfall, with nearly 30mm forecasted within a three-hour period.
By Saturday afternoon, the storm is projected to have moved into the North Sea, with a residual impact expected in northern Scotland on Sunday morning. Wind speeds of up to 60mph are anticipated overnight, marking the conclusion of the storm’s passage through the UK.
