UK braces for heavy rain & 62mph gales as first named storm of season set to hit
BRITS are braced for heavy rain and 62mph gales as the first named storm of the season threatens to batter the UK later this week.
TL;DR
- The UK is expecting the first named storm of the season, potentially Storm Austen, by Friday.
- The storm could bring heavy rain and gales of up to 62mph, particularly across southern England and Wales.
- The exact path is uncertain and could affect Scotland and Northern Ireland if it tracks further north.
- This weather system follows a dry autumn with below-average rainfall in many areas, including parts of England where a severe drought has been declared.
- The rain may provide relief to drought-stricken areas, depending on the storm's path.
- Temperatures have dropped sharply, with several areas recording their lowest autumn temperatures, and are expected to remain below average.
- If the storm tracks south, France could be affected and potentially name it Storm Bruna.