UK Weather Warning: Thunderstorms, Flood Risk and Threat of Storm Amy

Brits are bracing for a soaking as a huge band of rain is forecast to sweep across the UK, leaving no region untouched. Forecasters are urging people to keep umbrellas at hand as the coming days bring unsettled, wet, and windy conditions.

A deep area of low pressure is set to hit western parts of the country on Tuesday, bringing rain to Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. As the system moves through, winds are expected to strengthen, followed by another Atlantic low-pressure front that will stretch across the UK with a rain band spanning hundreds of miles.

Coastal areas are expected to bear the brunt, with the risk of gales and dangerous seas. The Met Office has warned people to stay away from cliff edges and rough shorelines, as powerful waves could pose serious risks.

By Wednesday, much of the UK will see a wet day with widespread showers and downpours, some turning heavy over Scotland’s south-facing hills. While eastern areas may start the day drier, rain will spread in after nightfall. Gusty winds are also forecast around Irish Sea coasts and exposed parts of northern Britain.

Weather maps from WXCharts.com show a large swathe of rain sweeping eastward through Wednesday into Thursday, with the heaviest rain hitting western Scotland and Wales before moving across the Midlands and eastern Scotland.

Looking ahead to the weekend, forecasters warn there’s little chance of respite. Another deep low-pressure system developing off North America may track across the Atlantic, bringing more rain and strong winds.

Some meteorologists suggest this system could be named Storm Amy—the first in the 2025/26 storm list—if conditions worsen. Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tom Crabtree said: “We’re monitoring a developing low-pressure system in the North Atlantic that could bring widespread heavy rain and strong winds to the UK later this weekend, especially in northern areas. While it’s too soon to know exact impacts, it has the potential to be disruptive.”