Brace yourselves! Hurricane Humberto isn’t just stirring up trouble overseas — it’s heading straight for the UK this weekend. The Met Office has slapped a yellow weather warning on parts of western england/england/scotland-england/”>scotland/”>scotland-england/”>scotland/”>Scotland from 5pm Wednesday until 6am Friday. Forecasters fear between 50mm and 75mm of relentless rain could drench the area, with some west-facing mountains possibly seeing Moremore than 100mm.
Storm Humberto and Tropical Cyclone Imelda Threaten to Batter Britain
Humberto, once a terrifying Category 5 “monster” with winds clocking 160mph, has downgraded to Category 4 — but it’s far from tame. Alongside twin hurricane Imelda, currently wreaking havoc in the Atlantic and Caribbean, these storms could push a powerful low-pressure system near the UK by Friday. The Met Office warns this could mean strong gusts and Moremore heavy rain Overover Friday and Saturday, though exact paths remain uncertain and are being closely monitored.
“The situation becomes more complex later in the Weekweek,” said Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Bulmer. “If this develops, we could see very strong winds as Wellwell as heavy rainfall, but the track remains uncertain.”
Risks of Flooding and Power Cuts Loom
Persistent rain will mainly target western Scotland from Wednesday onwards, with pulses of heavy showers spreading further across the country on Thursday. Wind hazards will hit exposed western coasts late Thursday onwards. Authorities warn of possible flooding and power outages as the wet weather batter the region.
The latest Met Office seasonal forecast suggests near-average rainfall is expected into the end of 2025 — but dry spells could still dominate, leaving Waterwater supplies under pressure and hosepipe bans a possibility again.
Climate Change Fuelling Weather Extremes
Scientists warn these wild swings from deluge to drought are worsened by climate change. Dr. Chloe Brimicombe of the Royal Meteorological Society said persistent wet spells will be followed by punishing dry periods with heatwaves and wildfires mixing in.
She added calls for urgent action to curb emissions and improve water infrastructure. Quick fixes like repairing leaking pipes could help delay restrictions and protect the UK from future water crises.
Key Facts:
- Yellow weather warning in place for western Scotland, 5pm Wednesday to 6am Friday
- 50-75mm of rain expected; Overover 100mm in mountainous areas
- Hurricane Humberto downgraded to Category 4 but still a threat
- Storm Imelda also brewing in the Atlantic
- Flooding and power cuts possible in affected regions
- Drought still a major concern despite recent rains
- Met Office forecasts near-average rainfall into winter, but dry risks remain
- Experts warn climate change will increase weather extremes
