Storm Conor to lash UK through Boxing Day

By Eric Leister, AccuWeather meteorologist

December 25,2016, 11:40:42AM,EST

 

 

On the heels of Storm Barbara, Storm Conor will bring another round of damaging winds and travel disruptions to the United Kingdom during the holidays.
Conor will bring hazardous weather through Boxing Day.
The combination of strong winds and occasional rain will be capable of producing significant travel delays as 12 million cars are expected be on roadways, according to the The Automobile Association.

Conor will continue to unleash powerful winds across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England on Sunday. However, even stronger winds will develop over the same areas late Sunday night into Monday.
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“The track of Conor will result in howling winds for what seems like an eternity across northern parts of the United Kingdom,” AccuWeather Meteorologist Tyler Roys said.
Conor will unleash powerful winds across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England on Sunday; however, even stronger winds will develop over the same areas on Monday.

Peak wind gusts over 75 mph (120 km/h) are expected across the Outer Hebrides and northern Scotland. Wind gusts over 50 mph (80 km/h) will be frequent across Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England.
"The worst impacts will not be as widespread as they were with Storm Barbara," Roys said.
Wales, the Midlands and southern England will be spared the worst of Conor’s winds. However, isolated wind gusts of 40-50 mph (65-80 km/h) are possible.
While the greatest threat for damaging or travel disruptive winds will be on Sunday night as a band of rain and gusty winds cross the area, a strong wind continuing into Boxing Day could still lead to rail, ferry and flight delays.
High pressure will bring more tranquil weather to the entire United Kingdom on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Storm Conor moves in a day after Storm Barbara brought 70 mph (113 km/h) wind gusts to the Outer Hebrides on Friday.
More than 650 homes were left without power on the islands. Several roadways were closed and ferry service was suspended according to The Scottish Sun. Rail service was also impacted.
Content contributed by Meteorologist Adam Douty and Tyler Roys.