The Met Office has shared insight into whether the ‘storm of the century’, Hurricane Milton, will impact the UK. Hurricane Milton, a Category Three storm, caused devastation in Florida upon making landfall. Reaching maximum sustained winds of 120mph, the storm has led to evacuations in the Tampa Bay region. Experts have cautioned about potential deadly storm surges and extreme flooding as part of its impact, with over two million residents under flood warnings in the US.
The storm has disrupted travel plans for UK tourists, leading to flight cancellations by airlines like Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, and TUI. Major airports in Florida have also ceased commercial services. The UK’s FCDO has urged British nationals in the region to monitor the storm’s progress and follow guidance from local authorities. While the Met Office mentioned the potential for Hurricane Milton’s remnants to affect UK weather next week if they reach the Atlantic, it is unlikely to directly impact the UK.
Forecasters have described Milton as a dangerous and destructive hurricane, anticipating its downgrade to a tropical storm as it moves over the Atlantic before transitioning to an extratropical storm. The Met Office predicts that Milton’s remnants will likely dissipate in the subtropical Atlantic. With the storm’s future path uncertain after passing south of Bermuda, the UK is expected to be spared from direct impacts. The situation is being monitored closely to provide timely updates.