Is the UK weather about to take a turn? Deep low pressure systems to bring stormy weather next week

With the Environment Agency announcing a severe drought status for parts of England, and no named storms yet this season, it is clearly turning out to be an unseasonably autumn season. However, the arrival of deep low pressure systems next week promises to bring a change to this mild weather. What areas could be affected?

Earlier this week, the Environment Agency declared Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex to be under severe drought following month of low rainfall.

The announcement came after several reservoirs continue to be at low reservoir levels, including Wimbleball Reservoir on Exmoor which is at just 14.9% capacity, while Ardingly is 19.4% full.

Not only this but despite being mid-way through October, there still hasn’t been a named storm yet. Usually, the jet stream frequently sits above the UK, pushing low pressure systems to our western shores, brining coastal gales and heavy precipitation.

Some lovely komorebi this morning with the mist Maxstoke, Warwickshire @StormHour @ThePhotoHour #loveukweather https://t.co/hCO11HtD63

— Jack March Photography (@Jacksweatherch1) October 17, 2026

It is not unusual to not have named storm yet, but it certainly forms part of the milder and drier trend we’ve seen this season.

But for much of the season, …….