Updated Oct. 30, 2019 12:10 PM
A potent storm has its sights set on Western Europe and could be impactful enough to become the first named windstorm of the season.
A storm brewing over the North Atlantic Ocean will aim for the British Isles at the end of the week, growing in size and strength as it does so.
The strengthening storm will bring not only expansive rainfall but could also bring damaging wind gusts, classifying it as a windstorm.
"The potential windstorm looks to approach the British Isles and western France during the weekend and could impact parts of Western Europe into early next week," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Brett Edwards.
The exact track of the storm will determine which locations will be impacted by the strongest winds.
"The strongest winds are anticipated to gust upwards of 50-60 mph (80-96 km/h) and will likely occur on the western facing shores or in the highest elevations," added Edwards.
In combination with the wet weather, the brutal wind is likely to topple more trees and cause power outages.
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In addition to the gales, heavy rain will also be a concern from Scotland to northern Spain through the weekend.
Widespread rainfall amounts of 25-75 mm (1-3 inches) are possible, with an AccuWeather Local StormMax™️ of 125 mm (5 inches)
The heaviest rain is likely to fall across parts of southern Ireland, southern Wales, southwestern England and western France.
Areas hit by repetitive downpours may be susceptible to ponding on the roadways and in other low-lying areas. Wind-driven rain will reduce visibility for those traveling in any downpour.
Conditions will make travel delays likely, and those with outdoor plans should monitor the forecast closely.
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