According to a weather expert interviewed by the Mirror, the UK may face severe 70mph winds from ‘Storm Bram,’ with specific regions likely to bear the brunt of the impact.
Thursday is expected to see heavy rain and strong winds sweeping across the nation, posing risks of structural damage and flooding, as stated by British Weather Services’ senior meteorologist Jim Dale.
Meteorologists have been closely monitoring a deep low-pressure system moving across the Atlantic, anticipated to bring extreme weather upon reaching northern Europe. While the storm could be named ‘Bram’ if it heads towards Britain, current models suggest it might hit France, Belgium, or the Netherlands the hardest, requiring their meteorological agencies to assign a name.
The meteorologist highlighted that central and eastern parts of England are at risk from the storm, urging residents in these areas to stay indoors as gusts up to 70mph are probable.
He advised, “The primary concerns are wind damage and flooding, with potential rainfall of 30-50mm and gusts between 60-70mph. London is on alert for Thursday, particularly central and eastern regions.
“It is advisable to stay updated on warnings, avoid wooded areas and coastal regions, and if possible, stay indoors for 24 hours.”
Meanwhile, the Met Office cautioned about strong winds and rain advancing northward from Wednesday evening onwards with multiple alerts issued for rain and wind over the following day.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Harris explained, “On Thursday, a low-pressure system passing over southern UK will bring heavy rain and strong winds.”
He further added, “Heavy rain is forecasted to move from the southwest on Wednesday evening, spreading northeastward across England and Wales on Thursday, leading to challenging driving conditions and localized flooding. Concurrently, winds are expected to intensify along southern coastal areas.
“By Thursday morning, strong northwesterly winds will impact western areas with gusts of 45 to 55 mph, potentially reaching 65mph along the coasts. Subsequently, northerly winds will strengthen in eastern regions, likely at similar speeds, but there is a slight chance of gusts exceeding 70mph if the low-pressure system intensifies.”
Harris emphasized the heightened uncertainty surrounding the track and intensity of the low-pressure system, with some models suggesting a southward shift towards the continent.