Missing the worst of Storm Babet – Thursday 19th October 2023 – Sunday 22nd October 2023

Hi all,

I’ve been out and about today so a quick blog tonight. Storm Babet is battering the UK, but we will miss the worst of the conditions. I am expecting it to very windy, which will be more noticeable coming from the east and southeast. 40-50mph gusts can’t be ruled out during Wednesday and Friday and yes it will be wet at times but the warning for the rain only just brushes the region.

Thursday: Cloudy with some rain to start. Brighter spells for the afternoon but also some showers at times. Mild for the time of year and with lighter winds some of the showers could be slow-moving and thundery. Max 17°C Min 13°C

Friday: A dry start then rain is expected to move in from the east. A little uncertainty on the positioning of the low to our east so details might change. Otherwise a wet afternoon and also a strong and gusty north-easterly wind. Cooler. Max 14°C Min 9°C

Weekend: Turning cooler.

Saturday: Low pressure in charge and some showery rain at times. Not as windy but feeling colder. Max 11°C Min 8°C

Sunday: Hopefully not too bad of a day and the calm after the storm for the UK. Mostly cloudy some brightness and lighter winds. Still cool with some isolated showers later. Max 12°C Min 7°C

Outlook: Temperatures around average and generally unsettled with showers at times.

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Thanks,
Jon

Forecast Issued: Wednesday the 18th October 2023 at 9pm
Images: www.wxcharts.com and The Met Office

Author: Jon Baylis