Hurricane remnants forecast to bring storms to UK
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 16:07 · Archive
Remnants of a hurricane heading towards the US Gulf Coast could bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.
Remnants of a hurricane tracking towards the US Gulf Coast could bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week, meteorologists have warned. The warning came from Good Morning Britain meteorologist Laura Tobin during a broadcast on Friday, 9 October, as Brits were urged to 'enjoy the calm while it lasts'.
The hurricane is currently a category two hurricane with winds of 105mph. Moving through tropical waters, it is forecast to intensify to category three before making landfall either overnight or first thing Saturday morning. Coastal communities in North America are expecting an inundation of seven-foot waves, which forecasters describe as a life-threatening storm surge.
When questioned about whether the intense storm activity was linked to El Niño, Tobin confirmed the connection. She explained that El Niño suppresses hurricane activity in the Atlantic while increasing activity in the Pacific. She noted that while the hurricane will initially cause destruction in North America, its longer-term path will alter weather systems in the UK next week.
How it is being reported
- Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UKGood Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.Worcester News · 9 Oct, 15:23
- Hurricane with 105mph winds could bring stormy conditions to UKGood Morning Britain's Laura Tobin warns the remnants of a US hurricane will bring stormy conditions to the UK by the middle of next week.Malvern Gazette · 9 Oct, 15:23
In this story: Good Morning Britain · Laura Tobin · Kate Garraway · US Gulf Coast · UK
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