UK Braces for Powerful Storm Bringing 88mph Winds and Torrential Rain

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Article Published on: 03RD OCT 2025 | www.demodemagazine.com

The UK is preparing for severe weather this weekend as a powerful storm system threatens destructive winds and heavy rainfall. Forecasts from WXCharts suggest gusts could reach up to 88mph, particularly across western parts of England and Wales late Friday night into early Saturday.

A vast band of rain, stretching more than 200 miles from the southwest through the Midlands to southeast England, is expected to bring downpours at rates of 10–20mm per hour. Cities including London, Norwich, Southampton, and Luton are set to see the heaviest bursts during the early hours of Saturday.

The Met Office has not issued a red warning yet, but experts warn travel disruption and localised flooding are likely. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, prepare for power outages, and avoid unnecessary travel. Conditions should ease gradually after the storm peaks around 3am on October 4, though unsettled weather will persist through the weekend.