A potential major storm in Britain this weekend could be triggered by Hurricane Humberto, which has already caused havoc in the Caribbean and the US. Experts predict that the remnants of the Category 4 storm might travel across the Atlantic Ocean, heading directly towards the UK. If this scenario unfolds, it is anticipated to mark the first named storm of the season in Britain, likely named Storm Amy. Weather specialists are warning of significant wind and rainfall, suggesting it could be a substantial event.
Initially intensifying in the Caribbean, Humberto is expected to move between the US and Bermuda before transitioning into a tropical storm over the wider Atlantic Ocean. Despite this, there is a possibility that it could impact Britain later in the week, potentially bringing winds of up to 70mph. Jim Dale, a meteorologist at British Weather Services, highlighted that the northern and western regions of the country would probably experience the most severe conditions.
The Met Office has confirmed that Humberto is likely to affect the UK’s weather later in the week, with predictions of wet and very windy conditions around the first weekend of October. Although the exact timing of the storm’s arrival in the UK remains uncertain, weather maps indicate it could reach British shores by Friday night, possibly affecting Northern Ireland initially before moving towards Wales and Scotland.
Glasgow and Bangor are expected to face the strongest winds, exceeding 70mph early on Saturday, while northern Scotland is likely to receive the heaviest rainfall. By Saturday afternoon, the storm should have passed the UK and headed into the North Sea. There may still be lingering effects in northern Scotland on Sunday morning, with winds potentially reaching 60mph overnight.
The forecast suggests that the remnants of Humberto will impact the UK’s weather, with potential disruptions and challenging conditions expected.