UK: Series of storms to bring blustery showers this week

By Jordan Root, AccuWeather meteorologist

February 20,2017, 9:17:18AM,EST

 

 

Mild conditions will continue over the next few days in the United Kingdom, but it will be the threat for blustery showers and rainy spells that will likely grab most of the attention.
A series of storms and cold fronts passing through the U.K. this week will bring the threat of disruptive weather at times.
Each storm and front will gradually cut into the recent springlike warmth that had a hold on the region.
The first front will pass through late Tuesday and will send scattered showers throughout most of the U.K., although there will be one area that has steadier rainy spells.

“While blustery showers will press down to Cardiff and London, the steadiest rainy spells and strong wind will target the north,” AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski said.
Northern Scotland will also face the strongest wind gusts and the threat of sporadic power cuts. Wind gusts of 50-60 mph (80-96 km/h) will be possible Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Wind and rainy spells will briefly come to an end Wednesday afternoon in wake of the front before the next storm arrives.
“Yet another storm system is likely to follow on the heels of this front for Wednesday night and Thursday, delivering another spell of rain and wind to the U.K.," Pydynowski said.

This storm will be stronger and will track farther south, spreading gusty winds and steadier rainy spells across a larger area.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph (80 km/h) will be possible across Southern England which will make for disruptive travel on motorways Thursday morning. Wind-driven rain will lower visibility at times, leading to slower traffic.
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Stronger wind gusts will be possible across the Midlands and could lead to sporadic power cuts and fallen trees.
Brollies will be needed early Thursday, but strong winds may make it tough for them to be used at times.
Temperatures will gradually fall towards the end of the week as cooler air follows in behind each storm. Scotland and Northern England will get the coolest air with each storm as temperatures fall back to normal. However, Southern England will likely remain above normal all week.
Friday will feature a break in the stormy conditions, but another gusty front is expected to pass through the United Kingdom over the weekend, which will bring another round of showery spells and clouds.