Storm Lilian is set to hit the UK this weekend, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding. Millions of travelers should prepare for severe weather.
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Millions of people are getting ready for the bank holiday weekend. But Storm Lilian is on its way. The Met Office has warned of heavy rain and strong winds.
Storm Lilian could bring winds up to 80mph. This might cause travel delays, power outages, and dangerous conditions near the coast.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain in south-west Scotland and Aberdeenshire. Expect 20-30mm of rain, with up to 50mm in higher areas. Thunderstorms are also possible.
A yellow wind warning is in place for northern England and north Wales. Strong winds of 50-60mph are expected on Friday morning. This comes after heavy rain and strong winds hit Scotland and northern England earlier this week.
Met Office spokesperson Stephen Dixon said, “Storm Lilian is a low-pressure system. It’s moving towards the UK from the west and will bring strong winds and rain."
This is the 12th named storm of the season, and the first since April. The Met Office names storms that may cause problems. They suggest securing loose items around your home, checking travel plans, and preparing for possible power outages with torches and batteries.
By Friday afternoon, Storm Lilian will weaken and move into the North Sea. Scattered showers will follow for the rest of the day.
The weekend should be calm in southern and eastern England. Temperatures will reach 21C to 23C. But the North and North West will still see rain.
A New Order concert in Cardiff was canceled due to the bad weather. Despite the storm, the Reading & Leeds festivals are expected to go on. The RAC predicts 19.2 million leisure trips by car this weekend. This is the most since 2015. Drivers should stay safe, avoid exposed areas, and drive carefully.
Who Decides on the Name of a Storm in the UK?
Storm names in the UK are picked by the Met Office, Met Éireann, and KNMI. Anyone can suggest a name, and the final choices are based on how popular and easy to pronounce the names are across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
If a storm is already named by another country, that name is kept. This naming process helps raise awareness and encourages people to take safety steps during severe weather.
What Storms Has the UK Had in the Past Year?
Storm Lilian is the 12th storm named this year. The next will be Minnie. Here are the 2023/2024 storm names:
Agnes, Babet, Ciaran, Debi, Elin, Fergus, Gerrit, Henk, Isha, Jocelyn, Kathleen, Lilian, Minnie, Nicholas, Olga, Piet, Regina, Stuart, Tamiko, Vincent, Walid.
How Are Storms Given Their Names in the UK?
Storms are named by the UK Met Office, Met Éireann, and KNMI. Names are picked alphabetically, switching between male and female. A storm gets its name when it’s expected to cause major impact, based on amber or red warnings. This naming tradition started to help people pay more attention to weather forecasts.
Why Are Storms Named?
Storms are named to make them easier to talk about and to raise public awareness. Naming storms helps people take them more seriously and get ready. It also helps the media share clear and consistent messages, which reduces confusion during bad weather.
