A large and very powerful depression heading toward the United Kingdom and Ireland this weekend will produce very stormy conditions to the region. Rain and drizzle will fall periodically this weekend; some of the rain will fall heavily at times. With the ground already saturated from excessive rainfall this month, flooding will result in some areas, especially across North West England, South West Scotland, Northern Ireland and East Ireland.
In addition to the rain and flooding, strong damaging winds will buffet the region this weekend. Winds on Saturday will be from the south and will be strong to gale force. Winds will remain strong to gale force on Sunday, but will be from the west. At times, winds may gust to storm force, especially along the west coast of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
High temperatures on Saturday will average 5-10 degrees across Scotland and
10-14 degrees elsewhere. High temperatures on Sunday will be much cooler in
most areas. Highs will average 5-8 degrees across Scotland and 6-12 degrees
elsewhere.
Story by AccuWeather.com Senior Forecaster Rob Miller
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