Sheffield weather: Met Office forecast for this weekend in the wake of Hurricane Ian

By Jimmy Johnson
Published 29th Sep 2022, 16:18 BST
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A deadly hurricane threatens to cause havoc on the USA’s southeast coast - but how will it affect Sheffield?

Sheffield is bracing itself for high winds, rainstorms and lowered temperatures this weekend in the wake of Hurricane Ian, according to the Met Office.

The city will feel a small portion of the after effects of the hurricane, which has formed on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Hurricane Ian is currently running rampant on the southeast coast of the USA, having first hit the country on September 28.

Thankfully, Sheffield will not experience anything akin to this - in comparison, the Steel City will only feel a fraction of these effects.

What is Hurricane Ian?

Hurricane Ian is a Category 4 hurricane, with dangerous maximum wind speeds of 150mph.

It is currently sweeping its way through Florida, with southern areas of the state feeling the strongest effects.

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