A low-pressure system linked to the remnants of Hurricane Isaias will bring gales and heavy rain to parts of the UK this week, with north-west Scotland facing the strongest winds and a yellow warning in force on Wednesday.
01Summary
- 01The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for parts of the Highlands and Western Isles on Wednesday from 10:00 to 19:00 BST.
- 02Gusts of 50-60mph are likely in north-west Scotland, with 70mph possible on exposed coasts and hills.
- 03Heavy rain is expected in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, while most of England and Wales should stay largely dry with sunshine.
- 04The system is the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall in the southern United States last Friday before weakening.
- 05Temperatures may rise to 20C in a few places in southern England on Wednesday and 22C in East Anglia on Thursday before turning cooler later in the week.
02Why it matters
People in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and some transport routes may face disruption from strong winds, heavy rain and possible power cuts. The warm spell will also be short-lived, with cooler weather spreading south later in the week.
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