‌Fresh weather maps from WX Charts reveal that a formidable low-pressure system is poised to barrel in from the Atlantic on Friday, October 3, delivering fierce gales to northern England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland by evening, particularly around 7pm. View 3 Images WX Charts forecasts heavy rainfall particularly in the north of the UK (Image: WX Charts )These meteorological predictions follow an abrupt shift into autumn across large portions of the UK, reports the Express. ‌View 3 Images WX Charts has forecast strong winds on Friday October 3 (Image: WX Charts )"Any spells of windier weather are more likely in the northwest too. Article continues belowMeanwhile, the UK has just experienced its hottest summer on record, based on provisional Met Office data. The average temperature for June, July, and August 2025 hit 16.10C, surpassing the previous record of 15.76C from 2018.