It hasn't even been two weeks since the last of a string of storms battered the UK.
23.02.2022 - 14:27 / ok.co.uk
After a week of storms that battered the country, it seems the bad weather isn't over yet with another band of chaos on its way. Storm Gladys is set to arrive in the UK this week with forecasters predicting more weather disruption. Last week three storms ripped through the country and parts of the UK were issued with a rare red weather warning as the official advice was to stay home.Though all Met Office weather warnings have now been lifted, forecasters have warned that the heavy wind and rain is set to return later this week.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. Following Storm Dudley, Storm Eunice and Storm Franklin it's predicted that Storm Gladys could be on its way. While the name of the next storm is for certain, it's too early for forecasters to tell whether it will develop this week.The meteorological definition of a terrestrial storm is a wind measuring 10 or higher on the Beaufort scale, meaning a wind speed of 55 mph or more.
A storm is named when they have the potential to cause an amber or red warning intended to improve the communication of upcoming severe weather. Members of the public can even suggest names by emailing [email protected] and last year 10,000 were suggested.The next names on the storms list are: Gladys, Herman, Imani, Jack, Kim, Logan, Meabh, Nasim, Olwen, Pol, Ruby, Sean, Tineke, Vergil and Willemien. For now, more wind and heavy rain are expected across the north and west of England, with the potential for snow or sleet to hit some areas.
It hasn't even been two weeks since the last of a string of storms battered the UK.
Scotland could see some flurries of snow in March as more unsettled weather is on the way.
After a freezing start to the year, temperatures are set to plummet even further with snow being forecast to hit the UK later this month.The Met Office has released the dates most likely to see freezing weather and we can safely say, now is not time to be putting away your winter coat The whole of the UK is likely to see some snow by mid March, according to official predictions. While the lowest temperatures are set to be recorded in Scotland, the rest of the country is also thought to be set for a big freeze. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
As the UK recovers from a week of battering from three different storms, the weather across the country should begin to mellow out somewhat.
Storm Gladys is the next storm hitting the UK as more unsettled weather is up ahead following a series of storms.
Storm Franklin has been confirmed by the Met Office as strong winds and rain are expected to hit Greater Manchester.
More wet and windy weather is set to sweep the UK including Greater Manchester on Sunday in the aftermath of deadly Storm Eunice.
A rare red weather warning has been issued regarding Storm Eunice as the UK looks set to face winds of up to 90mph. Brits are being warned to prepare themselves for further disruption as more severe weather is set to hit parts of the country.