Met Office gives verdict on Storm Josephine threat as UK weather warning issued

Met Office gives verdict on Storm Josephine threat as UK weather warning issued EXCLUSIVE: The Met Office says it continues to monitor an area of low pressure linked to Storm Josephine. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments By Jon King 13:24, Mon, Oct 26, 2026 Updated: 13:42, Mon, Oct 26, 2026 Reports suggest Storm Josephine's after effects could lead to another windstorm affecting the UK (Image: Getty) The Met Office has responded to reports that a cyclone in the US could fuel a third named storm in the UK. Storm Josephine brought gusts in excess of 60mph and violent waves to the East of the United States last week as it barrelled over the North Atlantic . Reports suggest Storm Josephine's after effects could lead to another windstorm affecting the UK, which has already been hit by Storm Austen and Storm Boelo . The latter left two men dead and thousands of properties without power. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT A Met Office spokesperson said Josephine was a subtropical storm named by the National Hurricane Centre in the US, adding it was short-lived, lasting from Wednesday, October 21, to Thursday, October 22. They added: "It dissipated by the end of the week and was eventually absorbed into the larger area of low pressure moving across the UK today and tomorrow (October 27). Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . "While we're expecting further wet and windy weather, with yellow severe weather warnings issued, the impacts expected at present are below the level required for the system to be named at this point. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Met Office maps show snow hitting 6 UK areas on Wednesday Met Office issues new nine-hour power cut warning for 25 areas on Monday - full list Storm Boelo pummelled the north of the UK (Image: Getty) "The area of low pressure will continue to be monitored by our meteorologists, and people should stay up to date with the latest warnings in their area." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT A fresh yellow warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office from 6pm on Monday until 3am on Tuesday. The warning – covering parts of North-west England, Northern Ireland, South-west England, Strathclyde, South-west Scotland and Wales – forecasts gusts of 45-50mph inland and 60-65 mph along exposed coasts and over high ground. It adds that the strong winds will be accompanied by heavy rain at times, and there could be some disruption. Met Office deputy chief forecaster Steven Keates said while the start of this week will be notably wet and windy, high pressure is expected to bring a quieter spell of weather later in the week. He added: "From Wednesday, high pressure will start to build, which will ease the winds and bring a quieter and largely drier end to the week for many, although some rain is still possible in the north and west. "However, with wind warnings in place, those in warning areas, particularly in northern Scotland and western high ground, continue to be exposed to strong winds and heavy rain before the more settled weather arrives." Met Office Storm UK weather weather warnings Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments