By Brian Thompson , AccuWeather meteorologist
Following a largely dry and warm weather pattern across western Europe over the past couple of weeks, a few rounds of rain and wind will move through from Sunday into next week.
Clear skies over Europe this week ahead of the active weather pattern. (Photo/NOAA)
On the heels of a storm that will bring heavy rain and strong winds to the United Kingdom on Saturday, another storm will track farther south from late Sunday into Monday, spreading the rain and wind threat more to the south and east.
Despite the storm track shifting to the south, southern England and Wales will still be impacted by rain and wind by this storm.
The highest wind gusts from Sunday night into Monday are expected to be across northern France, northwestern Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands. Peak wind gusts will largely be in the 40-60 mph (65-95 km/h) range.
Wind gusts of this intensity will have the potential to bring down trees and cause power outages. Transportation delays are also possible.
“Those planning to travel across the English Channel by ferry should prepare for delays due to strong winds and rough seas,” AccuWeather meteorologist Tyler Roys said.
The storm’s track will stir up the North Sea and could have impacts downstream into Denmark and Germany, especially along west-facing shores.
“Flooding in Hamburg will be a concern on Monday as strong westerly winds push water from the North Sea eastward toward the city,” Roys said.
After a brief break with scattered showers and less wind on Tuesday, yet another storm will move into the British Isles on Tuesday night, and it is expected to follow a similar track northeastward into the North Sea from Wednesday night into Thursday.
The same areas impacted by the storm on Sunday and Monday will likely see more rain and wind by midweek. Wind gusts over 50 mph are possible.
Between the two storms, rainfall amounts from France northeastward through Germany and Denmark will mostly be between 1 and 3 inches (25 and 75 mm), with locally higher amounts possible. The heaviest rain will fall across the higher elevations.
While this rain will be spread out over a period of several days, some localized flooding is possible, especially in areas of poor drainage.
The stormy pattern may continue through the end of next week.
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