A “weather bomb” is forecast to hit parts of the UK later this week, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and snow. Gusts of up to 80mph could cause power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings from Thursday, and there could also be a danger to life from flying debris, it said.

Exact hours 60-hour 'weather bomb' will hit UK this week according to Met Office

by · Birmingham Live

A “weather bomb” is forecast to hit parts of the UK later this week, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and snow. Gusts of up to 80mph could cause power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings from Thursday, and there could also be a danger to life from flying debris, it said.

A weather bomb occurs when central pressure inside a larger low-pressure system falls at a rapid rate over 24 hours, creating a violent winds that are strong enough to bring down trees and cause structural damage, the Met Office has said.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Chris Almond said: “A very deep area of low pressure will bring a very unsettled, potentially disruptive, spell of weather to the UK through Friday and into Saturday. Winds will begin to strengthen on Thursday night with the peak gusts forecast through Friday in Northern Ireland and western Scotland.

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“The wind will also be accompanied by heavy rain bringing some unpleasant conditions to end the week. We have issued a yellow weather warning for wind, and with several days before the impactful weather, the forecast details are likely to be fine-tuned during the week, so stay tuned to your local forecast and keep up to date with Met Office warnings.”

A yellow wind warning is in place from midnight on Friday to midday on Saturday. An initial front will bring heavy rain eastwards on Thursday, with 20 to 30mm of rainfall likely across North Wales and north-west England.

Some hill snow is possible over the Scottish mountains, the Met Office has advised. Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences, the Met Office added.

Forecasters also said you should give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.