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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tara Cobham

Met Office warns of heavy rain and strong winds

  • The UK is forecast to experience a week of unsettled weather, including heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
  • Conditions are expected to be best on Monday and Tuesday before turning wetter and windier from midweek onwards.
  • A deepening area of low pressure could bring Storm Amy, the first named storm of the 2025/26 season, over the coming weekend, though its arrival is not yet confirmed.
  • Wednesday is predicted to be broadly wet across many areas, with Thursday and Friday bringing blustery showers, potential thunderstorms, and small hail.
  • This unsettled forecast follows England's wettest week in seven months, despite August's total rainfall being significantly below the long-term average.

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