Britain on storm alert as remains of violent Atlantic HURRICANE threatens to batter the country this week
Storm Karl is likely to reach hurricane strength over the next two days, with storm Lisa arriving to bring more unsettled weather towards the UK
THE UK is set for unsettled weather this week as two storms building over the Atlantic could be swept towards Britain bringing gales and weather warnings.
Gusts of 75mph winds are predicted in some areas as the after effects of Hurricane Karl reach the UK by Tuesday.
Scotland and northern England are braced for power outages and damage to trees and buildings.
Although the storm will die down as it sweeps across the sea towards Britain what’s left will pack a punch when it arrives.
Accuweather meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski said: “The first windstorm of the season could blast the northern United Kingdom around Tuesday as Karl arrives.
“After strengthening into a hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, Karl will continue to produce hurricane-force winds early this week even as it decreases in intensity.
“Karl will then track in between Iceland and the UK on Tuesday.
“Karl will follow a weaker depression set to deliver another round of rain and gusty winds to the UK on Monday and Monday night.”
Another storm, Lisa, could also combine with Karl as they both move from the Atlantic towards Britain.
Although Lisa is predicted to die down in strength, if the pair combine the results could bring severe weather.
The Met Office is warning of a largely wet and windy week ahead with temperatures much lower than of late.
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It said heavy downpours last night (Sunday) could dump more than two inches of rain in southern regions through this morning (Monday).
Forecaster Marco Petagna said the rest of the week is looking unsettled with the risk of severe gales in parts.
He said: “Rain is pushing across the southwest into Monday morning before gradually extending northeastwards across England and Wales.
“We could see 20mm [0.8ins] to 40mm [1.6ins] on some south-facing slopes in Devon and Cornwall with up to 60mm [2.4ins] over high ground in Wales.
“On Tuesday the remnants of Karl get picked up by low pressure to the northwest of the UK and we could see gusts of 50 to 60mph.
“Models show the strength slightly decreasing compared to earlier forecasts but we are certainly looking at gales to the northwest.
“Through the rest of the week, here is the risk of gales and even severe gales in the northwest with a quieter picture the the south.
“Friday will see a mixture of sunshine and showers although it will start to feel cooler.”
The Met Office issued a severe weather warning for some parts of Wales on Monday, as heavy rain could cause localised flooding.
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