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The Met Office has confirmed that Storm Éowyn was one of the most exceptional storms of the decade. With 100mph winds recorded in Scotland, the fifth named storm of the season wrought widespread disruption and damage, with two recorded deaths. However, as we enter February and the last month of winter, the long-range weather forecast suggests that we may need to be ready for further stormy weather at times.
An active jet stream is likely to drive frequent low-pressure systems across north-west Europe, which will increase the chances of impacts from wet and windy weather, particularly throughout February. DTN, the forecast provider for BBC Weather, suggests that risks of disruptive wind events are likely to be higher, especially during February, and there is a greater risk of “storm clustering”, with consecutive events hitting the UK in quick succession.
Despite the possibility of some colder interludes, it is unlikely that there will be any sustained or widespread cold spells. Thanks to the active jet stream, winds are likely to come from the south-west, which means temperatures could be warmer than average when viewed across the whole month, making a milder than average spring more likely.
However, we cannot be sure whether March will come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. There are signs that the wet and windy weather, which is expected in February, will persist into March, but meteorologists consider this to be the start of spring, so the areas of low pressure might be more confined to the northern regions of the UK. Meanwhile, areas in the south could see higher pressures, resulting in more settled, calmer and drier conditions
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