Parts of the UK are set to be hit by heavy winds of up to 70mph (Image: Getty/WXCharts.com)
The UK is bracing itself for an Atlantic jet stream of up to 100mph which could see strong winds batter large parts of the country.
Jet streams are a narrow band of fast-flowing air in the Earth’s atmosphere that travels around the planet at around
Weather maps from netweather.tv shows the jet stream in red completely obscuring the country and passing through on Tuesday, February 4 at 10pm, bringing with it strong winds and the threat of disruption to millions.
Winds could begin to be felt throughout this weekend as the 10 day forecast warns of a building of high pressure which could see “blustery winds and gales” moving through the far northwest of Scotland on Sunday.
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The weather data shows the jet stream in red passing through the country (Image: NETWEATHER)
Looking ahead to Wednesday a forecaster said: “Across the far northwest, that is where we have drawn the short straw where we could see some wet and windy weather across the northwest of Scotland and perhaps northwestern parts of Northern Ireland.”
Similarly, weather experts WXCharts.com also predict strong winds across the UK moving from the north on Monday towards the south on Tuesday.
According to their data, severe winds of up to 70mph will be experienced in some parts of the UK including Newcastle and .
A forecast warns that the wind will be most severe in the northwest on Monday before moving south on Tuesday.
Weather data suggests winds of up to 70mph (Image: WXCharts.com)
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The forecast said: “Rain edging southeast and easing on Sunday.
“Further wind and rain in northwest Monday, fine elsewhere.
“The rain edging southeast on Tuesday but easing through the day. Chilly nights.”
Although the position and height of the Jet stream changes, it constantly blows from west to east and has a significant impact on the weather below it.
It is also used as an aviation tool, with airlines often factoring in the jet stream to allow them to fly with it and shorten journey times and increase fuel efficiency.
Currently, there are no weather warnings in place as there was last weekend when wreaked havoc across the country.
The storm saw winds in excess of 100mph batter the UK causing two deaths and forcing .