Storm warning as maps show Atlantic blast battering UK with heavy rain and 100kmph gales

The end of the month appears likely to soak the country, according to one forecaster's latest weather maps, with heavy rain and stormy gusts expected to batter Britain.

According to WX Charts, on September 29 Brits are due to be battered by stormy conditions and more than 60mph (100kph) gales in some areas.

The strongest of the gusts, it claims, will be found in northern England and the Scottish Borders.

This forecast is yet to be corroborated by the Met Office - the national forecaster - which does not make such specific long-range predictions.

WX Charts claims, however, that a large band of rain will sweep across from the Atlantic on September 29, with every corner of the country in the firing line for potential downpours.

Although the Met Office hasn't directly verified the specifics of WX Charts' forecasts, the national weather predictor does expect "spells of wind and rain in many areas, but perhaps interspersed with occasional drier and brighter interludes" during the week in question.

According to WX Charts, the worst affected area regarding the rain will be Wales and southern Scotland. However, the forecaster's radar shows the weather pattern quickly moving through the country, meaning it may strike others areas instead. Likewise, it has not been verified by the Met Office either.

Wednesday, September 18 until Sunday, September 22 This Evening and Tonight:

Low cloud building in from the east overnight for many central and southern areas. A clearer night for northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, where it will also be chilly with the odd mist and fog patch.

Thursday:

Cloud burning back to North Sea coasts, but possibly lingering in places. Mist and fog soon lifting. Mostly dry, warm with plenty of sunshine. Remaining breezy in the south.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Largely dry in the north with sunny spells. Showers or longer spells of rain edging in from the south from Friday, heavy with thunder possible. Warm in the sunshine.