Welcome to Wednesday’s Weather Watch taking a look at the weather for the next 3 days in depth for the Western Isles as well as covering the latest weather news and events from the UK and around the Globe.

On this Wednesday evening we are seeing a mostly overcast evening with some light rain and drizzle. Some clear skies. Winds under 20 mph and todays high of 13.3C

We are now going to take a look at the next few days weather for the Western Isles. All the images shown below come from the Met office and can be found by following this link https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/maps-and-charts/surface-pressure

Thursday – a cold front comes racing across the UK on Thursday. For us in the Western Isles winds will gust 20 to 40 mph with heavy rain for the night and during the morning and early afternoon. Clearing to overcast with showers and some sunny spells. Winds easing under 20 mph. Winds will be from the South West shifting to come from the North and North West later. Temps of 5C to 13C

Friday – High pressure builds across the UK and weather fronts clear. For us in the Western isles it will be an overcast day with some sunny spells. Feeling colder. A few scattered showers. Winds will be from variable direction and temps of 4C to 10C

Saturday – High pressure over Europe and Low pressure to the West with its weather fronts. For us in the Western Isles it will be an overcast day with some rain and drizzle. Rain will move in later and become heavy into the evening into the Uists and Barra. Winds will be from the South East around 20 to 40 mph. Temps of 10C to 14C

UK Weather News

🙃🌈 Fantastic "upside-down rainbows" spotted over London last week. pic.twitter.com/6D4tum1I9p

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 13, 2021

Turning colder overnight

After a mild few days, a cold front will introduce some chilly conditions to end the week 📉

Many places in the north on Friday morning will wake up to a touch of #frost ❄️

How long will the chillier weather last?
Find out in the 10 day trend 👉 https://t.co/BRSHv5xXcq pic.twitter.com/IRvraKyf6n

— Met Office (@metoffice) October 13, 2021

Global Weather News

Hurricane Pamela made landfall earlier today on Mexico

Hurricane #Pamela is making landfall close to the city of #Mazatlan in #Mexico bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the area. pic.twitter.com/Uaw3GiwNDQ

— Met Office Storms (@metofficestorms) October 13, 2021

3:30 am in #Mazatlan #Mexico as #Hurricane #PAMELA closes in. 999.6 mb. pic.twitter.com/XVSNoPHD3k

— Josh Morgerman (@iCyclone) October 13, 2021

Tropical Storm #Kompasu is making landfall over #Hainan, #China and will continue moving westwards towards #Vietnam. pic.twitter.com/crVWmMMpcp

— Met Office Storms (@metofficestorms) October 13, 2021

Storm Ballos

A deep low forecast to form in the central Mediterranean has been named Storm Ballos by the Greek Met Service

Torrential rain and severe thunderstorms will affect parts of Greece from Thursday into Saturday, bringing a risk of flash flooding and landslides 🌧️#StormBallos pic.twitter.com/yUoPSfrTUx

— Met Office (@metoffice) October 13, 2021

nighttime tornado in Oklahoma

The dangers of chasing nocturnal #tornadoes, you can just about make out the tornado in Oklahoma, USA lit up by lightning crossing the road right to left! 🌪️⚡️ https://t.co/5J2iWJwme4

— Nick's Weather Eye (@NickJF75) October 13, 2021

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