STORMY Britain will be hotter than Mexico for a brief spell despite no respite from the heavy wind and rain.
The UK could be hit by a huge storm this weekend [PA]
The mercury is set to nudge 68F (20C) today thanks to warm air sweeping in from the Atlantic, forecasters said last night.
But the mild weather system is also responsible for the more unsettled conditions which have triggered major downpours and severe gales.
Experts said the South is likely to enjoy the warmest conditions over the next few days, although the North of England will also feel relatively balmy.
But the good news comes amid warnings of a potential “storm of the century” this weekend, followed by more volatile weather next week – and above-average rainfall for the rest of the year.
The Met Office issued severe weather warnings for rain in the South-west tomorrow and Friday.
The mercury is set to nudge 68F (20C) today thanks to warm air sweeping in from the Atlantic, forecasters said last night.
But the mild weather system is also responsible for the more unsettled conditions which have triggered major downpours and severe gales.
Experts said the South is likely to enjoy the warmest conditions over the next few days, although the North of England will also feel relatively balmy.
But the good news comes amid warnings of a potential “storm of the century” this weekend, followed by more volatile weather next week – and above-average rainfall for the rest of the year.
The Met Office issued severe weather warnings for rain in the South-west tomorrow and Friday.
A man makes the most of the unusual October weather to go for a dip at Tynemouth [PA]
We could be looking at the storm of the century
Leon Brown, forecaster for The Weather Channel
Forecaster Mark Sidaway said: “The rain is a specific concern over the next few days, especially in the South-west, with winds pretty much across the whole country.
“Some of these will be strong, while the rain could bring the problem of flooding in localised areas.” He said some parts of the country were already at near-saturation point with rivers “starting to fill up”. Vantage Weather Services forecaster Jonathan Powell said the extreme conditions were due to low pressure systems sweeping into the UK.
He added: “Thursday night and into Friday it is going to turn very wet and windy, but the real threat comes at the weekend.
“Sunday could see gusts exceeding 80mph and very heavy rain. We could be looking at the storm of the century.
Damage believed to be caused by a mini-tornado which swept through Hayling Island, Hampshire [PA]
“People should be prepared for trouble with flooding possible and strong gusts likely to cause some structural damage. But it is this stormy system from the South which is responsible for the warmer temperatures, with 68F quite feasible.” In contrast, Mexico City has been shivering in a relatively chilly 57F.
Leon Brown, forecaster for The Weather Channel, also warned of gales of up to 80mph by Monday.
He added: “The rest of October to early November will continue very changeable and wet with a series of low pressure systems moving rapidly eastwards from the Atlantic in a strongjet stream.”
Looking even further ahead, the Met Office predicted above average rainfall until December.
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We could be looking at the storm of the century
Leon Brown, forecaster for The Weather Channel
Forecaster Mark Sidaway said: “The rain is a specific concern over the next few days, especially in the South-west, with winds pretty much across the whole country.
“Some of these will be strong, while the rain could bring the problem of flooding in localised areas.” He said some parts of the country were already at near-saturation point with rivers “starting to fill up”. Vantage Weather Services forecaster Jonathan Powell said the extreme conditions were due to low pressure systems sweeping into the UK.
He added: “Thursday night and into Friday it is going to turn very wet and windy, but the real threat comes at the weekend.
“Sunday could see gusts exceeding 80mph and very heavy rain. We could be looking at the storm of the century.
Damage believed to be caused by a mini-tornado which swept through Hayling Island, Hampshire [PA]“People should be prepared for trouble with flooding possible and strong gusts likely to cause some structural damage. But it is this stormy system from the South which is responsible for the warmer temperatures, with 68F quite feasible.” In contrast, Mexico City has been shivering in a relatively chilly 57F.
Leon Brown, forecaster for The Weather Channel, also warned of gales of up to 80mph by Monday.
He added: “The rest of October to early November will continue very changeable and wet with a series of low pressure systems moving rapidly eastwards from the Atlantic in a strongjet stream.”
Looking even further ahead, the Met Office predicted above average rainfall until December.
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