UK storm alert with Atlantic jet stream to bring 43mph gales and lightning

Strong gusts up to 43mph could hit several parts of the country, maps suggest (Image: WXCharts)

Britain is to be lashed with wet weather conditions by the Atlantic jet stream that could possibly bring 43mph gales, the latest weather maps have suggested.

According to the weather maps, stormy conditions could last up to 18 hours leaving several parts of the UK covered with rain and battered by winds on Saturday, May 4.

Maps from WXCharts show that areas such as Edinburgh, Inverness, Newcastle, Birmingham, London and Southampton will witness heavy rainfall along with strong winds on Saturday.

The stormy weather will also push the temperature levels down with the country to face some chilly conditions again.

Maps suggest a sudden nip in the air could be felt around 9pm on Friday, May 2, with weather conditions taking a violent turn after that.

An Atlantic jet stream will move towards the UK, maps show (Image: Netweather.tv)

Maps have suggested that temperatures will plummet from 15C in the afternoon to around 3C by the night.

Strong winds up to 43 miles per hour might be felt across the parts of the country during that period.

At the moment, the UK is witnessing a mix of cold and warm weather with a spell of rain on a few days.

The current weather forecast might dampen the mood of many Brits who are looking forward for a nice long weekend ahead.

According to the Met Office's forecast for the weekend, thunderstorms and showers are possible.

It reads: "Largely cloudy, although some brighter spells likely too. Showery rain will move up from the south, bringing a risk of thunderstorms and hail at times. Feeling warm for many."

Today:

Dry and bright in central and eastern areas today with brisk winds. Feeling pleasant in any sunshine. Cloudier in the west with outbreaks of rain and strong winds, feeling cold. Sunny spells and scattered showers moving into Northern Ireland later.

Tonight:

Rain will gradually ease tonight. Dry for many with clear spells. Winds will ease and mist and fog patches will form in parts of the south and east.

Wednesday:

Largely cloudy, perhaps with some fog lingering near eastern coasts. Heavy showers in the east will gradually move westwards across the UK. Feeling warm in any brighter spells.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Largely cloudy, although some brighter spells likely too. Showery rain will move up from the south, bringing a risk of thunderstorms and hail at times. Feeling warm for many.