Former hurricane Humberto is expected to influence UK weather significantly this weekend, as the remnants of the Atlantic storm approach British shores. According to the Met Office, the system is likely to bring 70mph winds and substantial rainfall to parts of the country, particularly in the north and west.
While the hurricane itself has lost its tropical status, its lingering low-pressure system is now forecast to sweep across the UK late Friday into Saturday. This would likely mark the arrival of Storm Amy, the season’s first named storm in Britain.
Storm Humberto Transitions to Atlantic Low but Retains Disruptive Power
Humberto began as a Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean, intensifying early this week before tracking between Bermuda and the United States. It has since weakened while moving into the open Atlantic, but meteorologists warn its remaining system remains organised enough to disrupt UK weather patterns.
According to British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale, conditions are aligning for Humberto’s remnants to develop into Storm Amy by the end of the week. Speaking to The Mirror, he noted: “There will be lots of wind and rain. The exact positioning is yet to be determined but a storm is brewing… The potential is there for it to be a big one.”
The Met Office echoed these concerns, stating that as Humberto continues to track northeastwards into the North Atlantic, its energy is likely to merge with existing weather systems, increasing the risk of “wet and very windy conditions” by the weekend. Current projections indicate the system will reach Northern Ireland by Friday evening, followed by Wales and Scotland overnight.
High-Impact Weather Likely Across Northern and Western Britain
According to Ventusky modelling data, wind gusts may reach up to 70mph in exposed areas, particularly in coastal regions of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Cities including Glasgow and Bangor could experience the highest wind speeds during the early hours of Saturday. Rainfall totals are also expected to be significant, with 30mm of rain forecast in three hours for parts of northern Scotland.
By mid-afternoon Saturday, the main body of the storm is expected to move east into the North Sea, though trailing fronts may still impact the northernmost parts of the UK into Sunday. The Met Office advised that the situation remains fluid, with additional Atlantic activity possible before the end of the storm season.
