As the UK grapples with a series of weather challenges, forecasters have pinpointed the expected arrival date of the next storm, tentatively referred to as Storm Debi, despite it not receiving an official name from the Met Office.
This follows closely on the heels of Storm Ciarán and the preceding Storm Babet, all within the span of three weeks.
The United Kingdom has endured a turbulent autumn season, marked by abrupt shifts in weather patterns following a warm Indian summer.
Recent days have seen relentless torrential rain and howling winds of up to 110mph, leading to widespread travel disruptions.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for continuous rainfall, commencing at 5 am and extending throughout Saturday.
The heavy rain is anticipated to trigger additional travel disturbances, affecting southern England, southeastern coastal regions, and sections of London.
The official warning statement reads: “Early in the day, a substantial bout of heavy rain will progress northward, followed by frequent heavy and blustery showers.
Afternoon forecasts indicate that these showers may intensify, particularly in certain southern and southeastern coastal counties, potentially accompanied by thunderstorms. Some areas may experience 15-25 mm of rainfall, with coastal southeast England possibly receiving 30-40 mm by day’s end.
Furthermore, coastal regions may experience additional challenges such as large waves and spray along the southern coasts.
