Storm Henry, which is the eighth named storm of the season is all set to batter Ireland and Scotland from Monday. Most of the region has been put on severe weather alert as very strong winds with heavy rains are expected. Wind gusts of upto 160 kmph are expected over higher grounds during the next 24 hours.
In the northern parts, the temperatures will plunge to -5°C and will settle close to freezing levels elsewhere. Widespread Gale-force winds and more than 50 mm of rain is expected from Monday. Storm Henry will be approaching towards UK from the Atlantic. The storm is expected to pass just north of Scotland and will bring gusty west-southwesterly winds. These winds will be strong enough to cause travel disruptions, downed trees and power outages.
According to local meteorologists, several weather systems will affect UK over the coming days and people in the region will have to keep a close eye on the forecast and the severe weather warnings. Yellow weather warnings have been put in place for northern, central and some parts of southern Britain, with a more severe amber alert over northwest Scotland.
Around six inches of snow was dumped across parts of Scotland over the weekend. This storm followed close on the heels of storm Gertrude. The melting snow coupled with heavy rain could cause flooding.
After Monday, the system will come in contact with cold air which will convert rain into snow across the northern parts of the region, with gusty winds continuing through Tuesday.
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