Britain Girds for Double Storm Disaster! Two fierce storms are set to pummel the UK back-to-back this weekend. Storm Olivia hit today with gusty winds and heavy showers, but the worst may be yet to come as Storm Kathleen barrels in tomorrow with even fiercer conditions.
Storm Olivia Hits the UK
Storm Olivia, named by Portugal’s meteorological service IPMA, battered the country today, drenching large swathes with blustery, showery weather. Meanwhile, Storm Kathleen, dubbed by Ireland’s Met Éireann, is racing in from the South West and expected to make landfall tomorrow.
Severe Warnings and Disruptions
The Met Office has slammed out warnings for both storms, alerting Brits to travel chaos, risks to life, and injuries. Flooding has forced ScotRail to cancel services already, while HM Coastguard has urged people to steer clear of coastlines amid rough seas.
- 156 flood alerts and 15 serious warnings issued – mainly hitting the South and Midlands today.
- Tomorrow, Kathleen will unleash 70mph gusts across western England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Odd Weather Twist Amid Storms
Despite the wild weather, parts of eastern England could see surprisingly warm weather with highs up to 22°C (72°F) – the hottest temperatures recorded so far this year. But forecasters warn Brits to keep their guard up as these storms roar through.
Rare Double Storm Weekend
This weekend’s back-to-back storms are a rare beast. Storm Kathleen is only the second ever UK storm to reach the letter ‘K’ in the Met Office’s storm naming system — the last being Storm Katie back in March 2016.
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