Could a third named storm after Austen and Boelo ruin your half term plans?

With Storm Austen bringing disruptive weather today and Storm Boelo hot on its heels this weekend, another storm is brewing in the Atlantic – coinciding with the half term break for many families. The windy and wet weather looks set to continue into the start of next week, but will it be enough to trigger the naming of a third storm of the season? And what could it mean for families planning to get away? Could we see a third named storm next week?

Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are bringing separate episodes of wet and windy weather to the UK within a 48-hour period and for some of us, the stormy conditions are expected to continue into the beginning of next week. Another area of low pressure will bring further extensive heavy rain and strong winds, and has the potential to form another named storm. For a storm to be named, it needs to have the potential to cause significant impacts, such as disruption or damage, which in turn trigger the Met Office to issue amber or red weather warnings.

The forecast will become clearer as we head into the weekend. What could the weather be like for the start of half term? The first part of next week will remain changeable, with further outbreaks of rain and strong winds possible – particularly across northern and western parts of the UK. There are some hints at this stage that conditions will become drier and calmer across southern areas later in the week. Families planning trips or outdoor activities should keep an eye on the forecast, as conditions could vary considerably depending on where they are heading.

Some rail lines in Scotland to shut during Storm Boelo with 80mph gusts possible Storm Austen fells trees and blocks roads in Channel Islands Could a third storm disrupt half term travel plans? It is too early to confirm whether there will be a third named storm, or whether the next deep area of low pressure will bring significant disruption. We are expecting gusty winds and heavy rain to start the week which can impact road, rail and ferry journeys in some areas.

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