A deep area of low pressure is developing over the Atlantic, which could bring the 'strongest winds of the winter so far'
Met Office weather maps show a deep area of low pressure moving into the UK early on Friday morning this week.
According to the Met Office, a 'very deep' area of low pressure will strengthen when it interacts with a strong jet stream as it moves across the Atlantic, reaching the UK by Friday morning. By 3am, the low pressure system is shown lying to the northwest of the UK, with heavy rain falling in Scotland and much of northern England. It looks set to continue skirting the western edge of the UK, bringing the strongest winds to coastal areas of Scotland.
Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Chris Almond said "Winds will begin to strengthen on Thursday night with the peak gusts forecast through Friday in Northern Ireland and western Scotland. The wind will also be accompanied by heavy rain bringing some unpleasant conditions to end the week."
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