The UK’s Met Office has named the second autumn storm Babet. The storm is expected to cause significant weather impacts from Wednesday to Saturday, with heavy rain and strong winds forecast. Early warnings have been issued, including an amber alert for eastern Scotland, where flooding and strong winds could cause damage.
Storm Babet is due to move in from the southwest on Wednesday, accompanied by a developing low-pressure system that will continue to affect the UK until the weekend. While many regions of the UK can expect heavy rain, the central and eastern parts of Scotland will likely see the brunt of it. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency and the Met Office have issued warnings for the area, where flooding could occur due to already-saturated ground conditions.
In addition to heavy rain, strong winds will batter the UK, peaking on Thursday and early Friday. The highest gusts are forecast for northern Scotland, reaching 70mph in some places, with gusts of 40-50mph expected in most other regions. The winds are expected to come from a southeast direction, which is less common for UK storms and could cause additional infrastructure and environmental damage.
Although the Met Office is issuing early warnings and naming the storm, there is still uncertainty regarding the forecast’s precise details due to the two developing meteorological systems. Forecasters will monitor the situation and update warnings accordingly. The public is advised to stay informed and prepared in the coming days
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