The remnants of two hurricanes could bring heavy rains and strong winds to the UK this week as they cross the Atlantic.
Rain will become heavier and more persistent, especially over western Scotland, where a Met Office yellow warning is in place from 5pm on Wednesday until 6am on Friday.
Sky News forecaster Chris England said there could be 75mm of rain in that area, with 100-150mm over west facing slopes, and up to 250mm in the wettest parts.
Those conditions are likely to cause disruption.
He said the weekend “looks even more unsettled”, with the aftermath of Hurricane Humberto, currently near Bermuda, tracking nearby.
On Saturday and Sunday there is a risk of heavy rain for most, severe gales around many coasts, and inland gales in parts of the north.
It is not quite clear how things will play out, however, not least because of possible interactions with another hurricane – Imelda – which is currently east of Florida.
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Chris Bulmer, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said the possible influence of Humberto and Imelda increased the “risk of a deep low developing near the UK”.
He said: “If this materialises, we could see some very strong winds as well as further heavy rainfall Friday into Saturday, but at this time the development and track of this system remains uncertain.
“We’re monitoring this closely.”
It is possible that further weather warnings could be issued later in the week.
