Met Office warning as Storm Otto to batter parts of UK this weekend with winds of 75mph
The Met Office has issued a warning after Danish meteorologists name Storm Otto which will soon hit the UK.
The Danish Meteorological Institute named the storm after predicting the country will receive more severe weather on Friday afternoon compared to the UK. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Andy Page said: “Storm Otto will bring high winds and rain to the UK, with some northern parts of Scotland and the northeast of England likely to get the strongest gusts of wind, possibly in excess of 75mph."Warnings have been issued and could be updated as Storm Otto develops.
While Storm Otto is expected to bring severe weather conditions on Friday, it will be a short experience. The Met Office predicts the rest of the weather for the weekend to remain "largely unsettled, with a mic of cloud and rain likely on Saturday".
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Storm Otto to crash into UK with 75mph winds tomorrowBREAKING: The Met Office has issued an urgent weather warning as Storm Otto is set to lash the UK with 75mph winds.
Read more »
Storm Otto: Met Office warns of 75mph winds when first named storm of the year hits UKParts of the country could be hit by 75mph gusts when the first named storm of the year hits the UK.
Read more »
Storm Otto warning of damaging 80mph windsScotland and parts of north east England could sees gusts of 75mph on Friday.
Read more »
Exact time Storm Otto to hit Scotland as Met Office widens 80mph wind warningWindy conditions associated with the Danish storm may result in travel disruptions and possible injuries from flying debris.
Read more »