Uk Weather Forecast: ‘danger To Life’ As Powerful Winds Set Batter Uk After Weekend Of Heavy Rain uk.news.yahoo.com

Heavy rain will batter the UK this weekend before ferocious winds packing speeds of 60mph sweep in, with forecasters issuing a “danger to life” warning. Downpours “blustery” conditions are expected across much of Scotland, Northern Ireland and on the south coast of England on Saturday morning. It will dry up as the day progresses but a huge band of rain will again hit the country overnight. South-western regions are to feel the worst of the wet weather into Sunday. And the Met Office has also released a yellow severe weather alert for Monday, with strong winds bringing a chance of a potential for danger to life from flying debris. Gales could reach speeds of up to 60mph. “It’s going to be a blustery start to the weekend, with some heavy showers in places,” said Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern.“For Scotland: windy conditions as we start the day, some prolonged showery rain pushing through the country with Northern Ireland also seeing some wet weather.For England it’s looking largely dry but there is a chance of heavy showers along the south coast and perhaps there will be some rain elsewhere.