The long unbearable summer heat in UK is about to get quenched. There are strong winds moving towards UK, it is believed by experts that there may be a month’s long rainfall in Britain. Hurricane Bertha has reached close to the UK and there may be chances of floods followed by rains.
Severe weather warning has been issued by the Met department spoiling Sunday for those living or travelling to Wales and southern England.
The Met department has forecast rainfall of 50mm and coastal gusts of 60mph accompanied by large waves.
There are chances that the storm may pass to the south of the country or if the system moves further north, then people are advised to keep a weather watch. Monsoon in England generally bring 69mm of average rainfall annually.
The Met department is working on determining the actual strength of the hurricane. It is difficult to discern the transition of the storm from tropical to extra-tropical therefore experts cannot forecast the actual effect of the storm with confidence.
Hurricane Bertha caused severe damage in the Caribbean islands with wind speed as high as 90mph. Thousands of homes were left powerless. The UK met department had thought that the hurricane may not even reach Britain or even if it did it would be a weak storm. On Thursday, they issued severe warnings of rain and possibilities of flood.
Tourists are strongly recommended to check the weather in the next 48 hours before making any travel plans. Parts Britain will receive heavy rain on Friday, 08.08.14 which would not be linked to Bertha.
So travel plans to Britain may not be ideal at this time. In case you are still planning and haven’t purchased you tickets already it is advisable to rethink.
