According to the Met Office, the weather will become “increasingly unsettled with strong winds and heavy rain pushing northeastwards”.
On what the weather holds for the final part of 2023, chief forecaster for the Met Office Andy Page warned that while England and Wales would see high winds, Scotland could see up to 10cm of snow.
Mr Page explained: “Parts of the higher ground of Scotland may see temporary snow accumulations of 5-10cm, while up to 25mm of rain is expected in Wales, Northern Ireland and lower levels in Scotland.
“Across Wales and southern England, wind gusts of 45-50mph are likely to be quite widespread, while gusts of 65-75mph are possible in the most exposed coastal areas.”
Ahead of Storm Henk, a tornado warning was issued by TORRO for Wales, the Midlands, the southeast and southwest of England.
They warned: “The tornado risk, although low, may take on a bi-modal distribution – with one area of slightly higher risk being in the discussion area across the RoI on Saturday…and the second being across parts of Cent S England, SE England, the SE Midlands, and E Anglia on Saturday night. This latter area will be monitored on Saturday for a possible tornado watch.”
On the current severe weather, TORRO said: “Instability will be rather meagre along the frontal zone, but may be enhanced by the two upper troughs.
“Low-level flow into the front will likely encourage a narrow line of intense rain, and the shear along the front may allow misocyclones to develop.”
They added: “These will assist in bringing strong wind gusts in places, perhaps to 60-70mph. There will also be the risk of isolated tornadoes.”
The severe weather warnings came just a few days after a tornado ripped through Stalybridge, ripping roofs off houses and covering streets in debris.
In response to the severe weather this morning, the Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for much of England. They said: “Gales or severe gales in association with heavy showers may lead to disruption to transport and infrastructure.”
