Following a weekend of severe gales and heavy rainfall, Storm Boelo is now moving away from the United Kingdom, bringing a period of calmer weather. However, this respite may be short-lived as another deep area of low pressure is forecast to arrive from the Atlantic.
This new system is expected to move towards the north-west of the UK on Monday and Tuesday, bringing with it another round of rain and strong winds. The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for much of Scotland, as well as parts of northern England and Northern Ireland, effective on Tuesday. While this system is unlikely to be as widely disruptive as Storm Boelo or the preceding Storm Austen, it has not yet been officially named. The next storm name on the list for the 2026/2027 season is Chloe.
Rain Spreading Northward
Monday morning will see rain moving across many parts of south-west England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This rainfall is predicted to spread quickly north-eastward, reaching central, eastern, and northern England, as well as most of Scotland, by lunchtime. Coastal areas and some hills may experience misty and murky conditions. As the rain clears, slightly drier weather is expected to move in from the south-west. While many regions will remain cloudy, some bright or sunny spells are possible, particularly in Wales and south-west England. Warmer air is anticipated, with temperatures potentially reaching 18-19C in the south.
Winds Strengthening
Following a breezy start to Monday, winds are expected to strengthen throughout the day. Widespread gusts of 30-40mph are forecast, with gusts of 50mph likely in many coastal areas. The wind is set to intensify overnight as the low-pressure system passes close to Northern Ireland and north-west Scotland, with the strongest gusts anticipated on Tuesday. The Met Office yellow warning covers almost all of Scotland, excluding Shetland, and extends to the north coast of Northern Ireland and the far north of Northern England.
Widespread gusts of 50-60mph are expected, with the potential for speeds to exceed 70mph in some exposed coastal locations. The Met Office warns of a low risk of significant impacts, including potential travel disruption, power outages, damage to buildings, and some flying debris. Although this system is not expected to be as severe as Storm Boelo, its effects could be exacerbated by occurring so soon after the previous storm.
Calmer Conditions Midweek
High pressure is forecast to build near the UK from midweek onwards, leading to a gradual calming of the weather. Showers are expected to continue on Wednesday, but most areas should become dry by the end of the day. On Thursday morning, light winds may allow mist and fog to form in some parts of the country, potentially causing travel disruption. This is expected to clear, leaving a dry day with sunny spells. A weather front could bring rain back to western areas on Friday, but high pressure is then anticipated to rebuild, suggesting a generally drier and calmer period over the weekend and into the following week.