Britain faces a battering from strong winds and a deluge of rain next year as we suffer from the after-effects of hurricanes hitting America. Experts have predicted a surge in Atlantic hurricanes as the world transitions from the sizzling warmth of El Niño to the cooler grip of La Niña.
The Impact of Atlantic Hurricanes on the UK
This shift will have a knock-on effect on the UK as it could see our temperatures drop, while we receive more rain than normal. El Niño, a warming of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific, caused widespread heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and flooding. These effects were felt globally between June 2023 and May 2024.
Now we are entering the cooler phase of the cycle, La Niña, where stronger than average trade winds cause a cooling of the ocean surface.
Hurricane Risks and Travel Disruptions
Eeva Ruuska, from Riskline, warned of more hurricanes in the Atlantic next year. She urged holidaymakers to stay updated on weather warnings to avoid disruptions to travel plans.
“I think we’re going to see a lot of hurricanes next year,” she told the Daily Star. “Next summer, we could see more hurricanes or more strong hurricanes striking the United States or Caribbean islands. Hurricane season runs from May to October or November, so these are the months we are expecting to see them.”
Stormier, Wetter Conditions for the UK
Meanwhile, experts predict colder, wetter and stormier conditions for the UK due to the climate phenomenon.
Read the full article in Daily Star. You can also check out our 2025 Forecast for more insights.
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