A powerful storm named Amy is approaching the United Kingdom, expected to impact nine major cities with a wide band of rain stretching 600 miles across the country. Newly released maps by Ventusky depict strong winds sweeping around the UK starting at 1 am on Monday, bringing up to 10mm of rainfall to various regions. Cities such as Bristol, Cardiff, Belfast, Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Manchester are in the path of this extensive rain system.
Tomorrow, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Belfast are forecasted to experience rainfall at a rate of 0.5mm per hour. However, areas just south of Aberdeen could see as much as 20mm of rainfall. A yellow wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for September 15, covering all of Wales and most of England excluding Cumbria and Northumbria. This warning will remain in effect until 6 pm tomorrow, cautioning about strong west or south-westerly winds affecting coastal areas of southwest England and Wales on Sunday evening, expanding inland by Monday morning.
According to the Met Office, inland areas can expect gusts ranging from 45-55 mph, potentially reaching 60-70 mph along exposed coasts and hills. The windy conditions are anticipated to gradually subside from the west later on Monday afternoon and into the evening. People are advised to stay informed about road conditions, bus and train schedules, and to take necessary precautions, especially if living near the coast where large waves could pose risks.
The upcoming weather includes unsettled periods of rain and showers, with some heavy downpours accompanied by hail and thunder. While southeastern regions may see brighter conditions on Monday, strong and gusty winds will persist across much of England and Wales. However, the weather is expected to improve later in the week, with Tuesday to Thursday forecasted to bring easing winds and showers, followed by wet and windy weather returning temporarily on Wednesday, leading to a mix of showers and sunny spells on Thursday.
Looking ahead, the overall weather pattern is expected to remain unsettled toward the end of the month, with intermittent wet and windy weather across all regions, interspersed with brief periods of clearer, showery weather. The Met Office indicates a potential shift by the start of the following week, with high pressure likely to bring drier conditions initially to northern areas, while low pressure systems linger closer to the south and southeast. Towards the end of this period, high pressure may become more dominant across the UK, leading to cooler weather with chilly nights and fog patches, before temperatures stabilize closer to seasonal averages by late September.