UK on Alert: 100mph ‘Weather Bomb’ Threatens Chaos Across the Country
The UK is bracing for an intense storm next week, with forecasters warning of a “weather bomb” that could pack winds of up to 100mph. A WXChart weather map, based on Met Desk modeling, reveals when rain and snow might sweep across the country.
BBC weather expert Chris Fawkes painted a dramatic picture, stating: “We’ve got an exceptionally strong jet stream, possibly the strongest I’ve ever seen actually, with winds of 265mph. Very fast flights are expected this week going from the US to London.” These extreme jet stream winds will fuel a deep low-pressure system, leading to what he calls a “weather bomb.”
Fawkes predicts a “stormy end to the week,” with Friday shaping up to be the roughest day. According to Birmingham Live, the BBC forecasts temperatures dropping to seasonal levels or slightly below, particularly in the east and southeast.
The BBC weather website adds: “From the middle of next week, there’s increasing uncertainty, with wet and windy conditions emerging from the southwest. However, it will initially be colder and drier farther northeast of the UK. Later on, it should become generally mild and unsettled.”
Looking further ahead, the Met Office’s long-range forecast explains that the stormy conditions are linked to a powerful jet stream fueled by North America’s recent cold spell. Starting Friday, January 24, a deep area of low pressure is expected to develop and head towards the UK.
“A wet and windy few days are likely,” the Met Office warns, “with some snow in the north for a time, and then a continuation of these periods of rain followed by showers, often accompanied by strong winds, looks likely for the rest of the month and the start of February.”
Forecasters haven’t ruled out the possibility of weather warnings or even naming the storm. On the bright side, temperatures are expected to recover slightly, climbing a bit above average. But don’t get too comfortable—it probably won’t feel mild with all the wind and rain.
So, buckle up for a wild ride, UK. This “weather bomb” could make for a stormy, soggy end to January and an equally unsettled start to February.