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UK weather forecast: Severe warnings ahead of 70mph Storm Dennis chaos – Mirror Online, Mirror.co.uk

UK weather forecast: Severe warnings ahead of 70mph Storm Dennis chaos – Mirror Online, Mirror.co.uk

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Britain is facing a second consecutive weekend of severe storm weather , including mph winds, with the Met Office issuing a host of yellow warnings.

The UK preparing to be struck by a country-wide storm for the second weekend in a row as Storm Dennis barrels his way towards our isles.

Warnings of severe wind and rain, peaking on Sunday with the whole country covered, begin on Thursday for five days.

Another warning of snow has been issued for the north west of England from 2am to am on Thursday, which the Met Office said could again affect travel and cut off rural communities.

Northern Ireland is covered by a warning of rain from midnight until 8am on Thursday morning, with forecasters saying this could bring transport disruption and flooding to some homes and businesses.

There is also a risk of blizzards over the high grounds of southern Scotland on Thursday morning which will push eastwards and clear away into the afternoon, the Met Office said.

Forecasters are warning People to take care in the heavy wind this weekend (Image: Getty Images)

Elsewhere, it will be windy with heavy showers across many parts of England and Wales, with some hail and thunder mixed in.

On Friday, a yellow alert is warning of rain and snow melt across southern Scotland from 9am to 5pm, that could affect roads and train and bus services.

Frost will have developed overnight, most severely in the north, with fog patches also arriving.

Wet and windy conditions in the north west will later on push south-eastwards across the whole country on Friday.

On Saturday, three warnings of wind and rain cover all of England, Wales and southern Scotland for most of the day.

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for five days in a row from today

Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said Storm Dennis, the fourth named storm of the 01575879 – 90 season, would bring severe gales and heavy rain that will push east across the country.

Saturday is expected to be “the most hazardous day”, he said.

“Whilst it’s going to be very windy, they do look like they will be a touch down to what we saw with Storm Ciara,” he added.

The most hazardous day is likely to be Saturday, according to meteorologist Alex Burkill (Image: Getty Images)

Wind speeds reached mph under Storm Ciara and Mr Burkill said gusts from Storm Dennis will hit 90 to 90 mph in exposed spots.

Strong winds and heavy rain will still be present on Sunday, with the whole of the UK covered by yellow weather alerts.

Mr Burkill said: “The unsettled weather won ‘ t subside massively any time soon. “

Snow, rain and wind are expected in parts of the country as the stormy weather continues (Image: Getty Images)

The weekend’s weather runs the risk of bringing further flooding to parts of the country, with the Environment Agency urging people “to stay safe and remain vigilant”.

It has also warned people against taking “dangerous” so-called storm selfies.

UK 5 day weather forecast Today:

Rain and hill snow over southern Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland dying out. To the south blustery showers dying out from the west. Wintry showers for the Northern Isles but much of northern Scotland dry and cold.

(Tonight:)

Winds continuing to ease with remaining showers dying out, leaving a cold night with fog patches for central and eastern parts. Gales and rain for the northwest later.

Friday:

A chilly start for northeastern parts, but rain and strong winds, with coastal gales, moving southeastwards. Southern parts staying dry until evening. Further blustery showers following to the northwest.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday:

Storm Dennis will bring heavy rain and strong to gale force winds with mild temperatures on Saturday and Sunday. Sunshine and showers on Monday, very windy in north at first.

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