UK weather maps show 641-mile storm smashing into the country with one area spared

A massive 641-mile Atlantic storm is likely to smash into the UK on Friday (October 3) covering nearly every inch of the country. WXCharts weather maps show that areas from Inverness to Plymouth will be battered by heavy rain showers and strong winds as unsettled conditions settle in the first week of October.

However, only one area will be spared from the heavy rains while other parts of the country are likely to be drenched in 8mm per hour of rain. According to the weather maps, only Wick in Scotland may not experience the wet conditions as the storm enters the country at 3pm on Friday. A yellow warning of rain has been issued by the Met Office for several parts of the country.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Bulmer said: "The situation becomes more complex later in the week as tropical cyclones Humberto and Imelda, currently over the southwest Atlantic, influence our weather, increasing the risk of a deep low developing near the UK.

"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."

As per the National Weather Agency, flooding can cause serious problems for communities, including roads becoming impassable and cutting off access to certain areas on Friday.

Driving conditions may be dangerous due to water spray and submerged roads, leading to closures and delays and power cuts and disruptions to essential services like water and communication may affect homes and businesses, the Met Office has warned.

In some cases, buildings could be damaged by floodwater. Public transport, including trains and buses, may also face delays or cancellations. Most importantly, fast-moving or deep floodwater can pose a serious risk to life, making safety precautions essential during such events.

According to the Met Office, from late Wednesday through to early Friday, 50-75 mm of rain is expected to build up widely with 100-150 mm over west facing mountains. From Tuesday through to early Friday, as much as 200-250 mm of rain is likely to build up over a few mountains.

Later on Thursday and during Thursday night, rain will likely be accompanied by a spell of strong winds before rain eases across these areas for a time. However, there is the potential for another spell of wet and windy weather to soon follow on Friday.