UK weather: New warnings for Storm Agnes as heavy rain and 80mph winds due

The Met Office has updated its guidance, issuing three yellow warnings for Wednesday, including two for rain and one for wind.

The warning for wind will cover almost the entirety of the UK, sweeping across Northern Ireland, up to northern Scotland and down to the southwest of England. Skipping London and the east of England, it will remain in place from 12.00 on Wednesday until 07.00 on Thursday.

Elsewhere, a separate warning for rain will be in place north of Glasgow from 15.00 tomorrow until 23.59, with the start and end time brought forward from previous predictions. Another warning, in place for the same period, is in place south of Edinburgh, spanning Wigtown and Dumfries.

Storm Agnes follows a week of heavy downpours in parts of the UK. Britain was hit by the remnants of two hurricanes, Lee and Nigel, dumping large amounts of rain that led to flooding in London and other parts of the country.

Met Office chief meteorologist Steve Ramsdale said: “While the precise track and depth of Storm Agnes is still being determined, there’s a high likelihood of wind gusts around 50 to 60mph for some inland areas. Exposed coastal areas could see gusts of 65-75mph with a small chance of a few places seeing around 80mph.”

He added that around 60mm of rain would be possible in a few areas of high ground in Scotland.

The Met Office have updated a yellow weather warning to say Storm Agnes is due to bring heavy rain to parts of Scotland.

A map issued by the forecaster shows the predicted path of heavy rain as it passes over the UK.

The Met Office has said that Britain could have a warm start to October next week, after Storm Agnes hits this week.

The forecasters said that temperatures could reach as high as 23C next Tuesday, 22C on the Wednesday, 19C on Thursday and 20C on Friday before hitting 21C at the weekend.

Its long-range forecast for October states: “Temperatures are expected to be close to or slightly above average through the period.

“Some more dry, settled periods, are likely until the middle of the month.”

It comes after several weeks of extreme weather seen in the UK with Hurricane Nigel, Lee and Storm Agnes all set to hit Britain within a two-week period.

The Met Office has warned commuters to bring an umbrella and coat along with them this morning as Storm Agnes is due to batter the UK.

In a post on X, previously known as Twitter, the Met Office wrote: “Just stepping outside for the commute to work or school run? Here’s the forecast for the next few hours – you may want to grab your umbrella and coat!”

The Met Office has issued flood alerts for areas across England and Scotland.

In England, three flood alerts have been issued for two areas in the Lake District and also for areas surrounding the River Thame in Oxfordshire.

In Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), have issued a flood alert for the Western Isles and warn residents to “remain vigilant”.

With Storm Agnes set to hit the UK later this week, here is what the weather will look like near you from Wednesday to Friday, according to the Met Office.

Dry start Wednesday, before wet and windy weather sweeps quickly northeastwards overnight, risk of gales. Sunshine and scattered showers Thursday and Friday. Windy. Temperatures around average by day. Mild nights.

Heavy rain clearing to sunnier skies on Wednesday, though likely very windy. Less windy, with further rain or showers on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures closer to average.

After a fine start, turning wet and very windy on Wednesday. Less windy, with further rain or showers on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures closer to average.

Dry and bright start Wednesday, before wet and windy weather quickly sweeps northeastwards later, with gales likely, clearing overnight. Sunshine and showers following Thursday and Friday. Windy and staying mild.

Persistent heavy rain developing on Wednesday, with severe gales possible. Further rain or showers from the west on Thursday and Friday and remaining breezy. Temperatures closer to average.

Windy conditions continuing later in the week. Dry and bright on Wednesday and Thursday but some heavy overnight rain likely. Sunny on Friday but a few blustery showers.

More persistent rain on Wednesday, and turning very windy with severe gales. Less windy, with further rain or showers on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures closer to average.

Birmingham Airport has issued advice to travellers ahead of today’s storm.

A spokesperson for the airport told BirminghamLive: “We are prepared for these weather conditions and will be operating in line with our usual extreme weather procedures.”

Storm Agnes is a deep area of low pressure developing in the Atlantic.

According to forecasters, it is likely to move in from the southwest on Wednesday and move up through the Irish Sea to northern areas of the UK throughout the day.

The Met Office has released 21 storm names for the upcoming autumn and winter period.

• Agnes
• Babet
• Ciaran
• Debi
• Elin
• Fergus
• Gerrit
• Henk
• Isha
• Jocelyn
• Kathleen
• Lilian
• Minnie
• Nicholas
• Olga
• Piet
• Regina
• Stuart
• Tamiko
• Vincent
• Walid

After Storm Agnes brings two days of heavy rain showers and strong winds beginning tomorrow, the Met Office forecasts the weather will turn mostly dry on Friday and remain so on Saturday.

While there are no signs that a hot spell is on the cards, the forecaster says showers will begin to ease from Thursday afternoon giving way to pleasant conditions.

Afterwards, a changeable pattern is expected through this period, with “a fairly settled start [to October] across most parts of the UK, excluding northern areas, where showers are likely to continue, especially in the northwest.”