A storm is set to blow in across the north of the UK and Shetland Islands, bringing with it 80mph winds and a danger to life warning.
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for wind across most of Scotland, the north of England and parts of north Wales over the weekend, lasting from Saturday morning until Monday lunch time.
It says a danger to life could occur “from large waves and beach material being thrown” onto both public and private property as a result of Storm Malik.
The public should also be aware of potential power cuts and the closure of some roads and bridges.
‘Malik’ is a Muslin or Hindu status name from a title meaning ‘lord’, ‘ruler’ or ‘chief’. It is originally derived from the Arabic word ‘malik’, which means king.
The calm before the storm, in pictures
Surfers enjoy relatively tranquil conditions at Tynemouth beach on the North East coast Credit: Owen Humphreys /PA 
Weather has been relatively calm on the Shetland Islands this week, but that is expected to change come Saturday Credit: Arterra/Universal Images Group Editorial 
Dog walkers on the beach at Tynemouth Credit: Owen Humphreys /PA
What to expect from Storm Malik
- Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
- Some roads and bridges may close
- Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
- It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
- Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto susceptible sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Wind across Shetland Islands
Saturday 1200 – 2000
Latest info ? https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/HuDhy75zhJ
— Met Office (@metoffice) January 28, 2022
Why has a storm in Britain been named by the Danes?
The UK, though likely to suffer some damage from high winds, is only likely to be hit with a glancing blow, with the worst effects felt in the coastal regions.
Storm Malik was christened by the Danish Meteorological Institute, as the bulk of the impact is expected to be felt in Denmark.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen said, “The impacts of Storm Malik are going to be greatest in Denmark on Sunday, but the track of the storm in the preceding hours means that the UK will be dealt a glancing blow as Malik moves eastwards on Saturday.”
Though winds could reach 80mph, they are likely to top out at 60mph in most places.
Weather Forecast – 28 January 2022
“For those in the north of the UK there will be high winds and rain on Saturday, with showers possibly turning wintry in the high ground in the north. The highest winds are expected in exposed coastal areas in the north and east of Scotland, but it will be a windy day for most,” Mr Gundersen added.
Storm Malik will be followed by another low pressure cell across the UK on Sunday, which is likely to bring with it an unsettled weather front.
