Wind and Rain Warnings Have Been Issued as Storm Claudio Lingers in UK, With the First Snowfall Expected Next Week

Three yellow weather warnings are in effect today, with rain and wind expected to continue as Storm Claudio batters parts of the United Kingdom.

The French storm brought plenty of wind and rain to the country on Tuesday, and the Met Office predicts more of the same.

A yellow rain warning is in effect in southern Scotland from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Yellow warnings for wind and rain

Residents are bracing for heavy rains, which could disrupt travel and cause flooding in a few areas, as per Sky News.

Another yellow rain warning is in effect across Northern Ireland from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with people warned that power and other services may be disrupted.

"Thirty to 40mm of rain is expected to fall in some areas, and where it falls over ground already wet from recent rainfall as well as fallen leaves, there may be spray and flooding on the roads, as well as travel delays," said Neil Armstrong, chief meteorologist.

Wind warnings have been issued for parts of northern England and Wales from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

According to the Met Office, the blustery conditions are expected to affect Irish Sea coastal areas as well, with gusts reaching up to 65mph.

The public has been warned that strong winds may cause delays in the road, rail, air, and ferry transportation.

Armstrong added that much of the UK can expect strong southerly winds on Wednesday, but the warning area highlights where gusts of up to 65mph are expected, and thus where travel delays are likely.

The Met Office also warned that a brief loss of power is possible and that large waves will affect some seafronts and coastal communities.

On Tuesday, gusts of 61 mph were recorded in Langdon Bay, Kent, while Heathrow recorded winds of 59 mph.

First snowfall for winter 2022 is expected to hit within a matter of weeks

Following weeks of mild autumn weather, Britain could see the first snowfall of the winter season in a matter of weeks, according to one forecaster, as per Express.

Many forecasters predict that the warmer temperatures will give way to heavy rain later this week.

Warmer autumn temperatures in the UK have been welcomed by many, with households turning off their heating for longer periods to avoid astronomical energy bills.

However, a cold front from the Atlantic will bring rain, strong winds, and the possibility of thunderstorms.

According to MetDesk, the first snowflakes will fall in parts of the United Kingdom on Sunday, November 13.

Based on NetWeather's forecast, there is a chance of snow as early as today - though only in a small area of central Scotland.

However, in the same region, this will rise to 35% on Thursday, with the possibility of snow across rural Scotland over the weekend.

Snow is expected to fall in northern England, according to MetDesk.

Other forecasters are less confident. The Met Office's Stephen Dixon told Express.co.uk on Friday that there was no "signal beyond what we'd normally expect for this time of year in terms of snowfall."

He added that there will be a continuing chance later in the month that any showers will fall as snow for a time in the north, with high ground seeing the highest accumulations.

After a series of scorching heatwaves this summer, the Met Office predicts that temperatures will remain above average into November.

According to Jo Farrow, a senior forecaster at Netweather, the North Atlantic will be dominated by ex-hurricane Martin on Thursday.

Farrow predicted "a vicious tuck of westerly gales around the low center this evening" for parts of Scotland.

Next week's forecast is "very mobile and changeable," but rain is expected across the UK.

According to the Met Office's long-term forecast, even though the weather will become colder and rainier next week, temperatures will still be higher than usual for this time of year.

Unstable conditions are expected to persist throughout the week, especially in the north and west, bringing showers or longer periods of rain.

The southeast is expected to remain dry and bright throughout the forecast period.

Strong winds are expected across much of the UK at times, particularly in the west and north, with gales possible.