A powerful weather system developing over the Atlantic is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK this week. The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for western Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Britain is bracing for its first named storm of the year this Friday, with forecasters warning of a 'very powerful' weather system developing over the Atlantic . Gusts of up to 80mph could batter western Scotland, while 60 to 70mph winds are predicted for the rest of Scotland, North West England, North West Wales, and Northern Ireland. This follows the development of a ' weather bomb ' above the ocean on Thursday morning.
The Met Office states that the deep area of low pressure could bring 'potentially disruptive weather,' accompanied by torrential rain and snow across the UK within four days. A 36-hour yellow wind warning, issued this morning, covers western Scotland and all of Northern Ireland, remaining in effect until 12pm on Saturday. The Met Office warns that the 'very strong' south-easterly to south-westerly winds could cause damage to buildings, disrupt public transportation, lead to road or bridge closures, and trigger power outages. Furthermore, they caution that 'injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris.' Residents in the affected areas are urged to 'Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences.' Meteorologists will meticulously analyze various forecast models in the coming days. They will determine whether to name the storm Éowyn, following the recent storms Darragh, Conall, Bert, and Ashley. The Met Office anticipates 'perhaps the strongest winds of the winter so far' by Friday. Forecasters attribute the 'very powerful' Jet Stream, reaching winds of up to 250mph, to a strong temperature contrast resulting from the clash of tropical and Arctic air. This Jet Stream is expected to develop above the North Atlantic this week. According to the Met Office, there is 'some uncertainty with the exact track of the low pressure system.' Their forecast predicts: 'The change to much more unsettled conditions will begin on Friday as a deep area of low pressure, which is yet to develop, will be steered towards the UK on a powerful Jet Stream - fuelled by the recent cold spell over North America. 'A wet and windy few days are likely, with some snow in the north for a time, and then a continuation of these periods of rain followed by showers, often accompanied by strong winds, looks likely for the rest of the month and the start of February. The storm is predicted to undergo explosive cyclogenesis – commonly known as a 'weather bomb' – in the Atlantic on Thursday. This occurs when the central pressure of a low-pressure system falls by more than 24 millibars in 24 hours. Marco Petagna, senior operational meteorologist at the Met Office, stated that the central pressure of this low in the Atlantic may deepen by 35 millibars in the first 12 hours of Thursday. He described this as 'pretty remarkable' in a tweet, considering that the system would easily exceed the weather bomb criteria in half the usual time. Prior to this, overcast and dreary weather is expected to prevail this week. The Met Office anticipates today and tomorrow to be 'fairly benign,' with many parts of the UK experiencing cloud cover and scattered showers. Parts of England and Wales might see breaks in the cloud, but temperatures are forecast to be 'a bit chilly' with an average of 8C or 9C. The coldest city temperature recorded this morning was -3C in Aberdeen, while Manchester fell to 2C, London 3C, Glasgow 6C, and Belfast 7C. The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold weather health alert for all of England except the South West, remaining in effect until 9am tomorrow. Tomorrow is expected to be slightly brighter before Wednesday ushers in 'more unsettled' conditions. Craig Snell, a meteorologist at the Met Office, commented: 'The middle of the week will see a mix of cloud, brightness and spots of rain. 'Overall, conditions are expected to become gradually more unsettled. But Thursday is where we will start to see a more significant change across the country. 'We're expecting to see more rain accompanied by stronger winds. Temperatures will also be below par for what we usually see at this time of year.' Friday's forecast anticipates 'more notable' wind and rain. The strongest winds will be concentrated in the North West of the UK, but overall, it will be considerably windier than the last few days. Mr Snell stated: 'Temperatures are expected to remain mostly average, though parts of the north could see small spells of snow.'
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