The Met Office has issued warnings of more bad weather expected to hit England and Wales following a double storm. Stormy conditions are anticipated, raising concerns about flooding and transportation disruptions in various regions. Yellow warnings for wind and rain have been put in place for extensive areas in England and Wales, accompanied by over 40 flood warnings. The warning for rain covered parts of Wales, central, southern, and northern England until 6 am on Monday, with a subsequent 24-hour alert for strong and gusty winds in the same regions.
Extensive rainfall is predicted for the West Midlands and most of Wales until late Monday night, with expected accumulations ranging from 20mm to 40mm in most areas and up to 50mm to 70mm in elevated terrains. Incidents of heavy rain over the weekend included 35.8mm in Okehampton, Devon, and gusts of 83mph in Berry Head, South Devon, and 81mph in Capelcurig, North Wales. Furthermore, a yellow wind warning prevailed until 7 am on Monday in southern England, the North West, the West Midlands, and Yorkshire.
In the aftermath of Storm Eowyn, which impacted Scotland, ScotRail reported significant progress in debris removal and repairs, although some railway lines were still closed on Monday morning. The Largs to Adrossan line in particular faced closure due to infrastructure damage caused by a fallen tree. Avanti West Coast resumed services to and from Glasgow and Edinburgh, albeit warning passengers of potential delays. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland Electricity Networks and Northern Powergrid continue working to restore power to thousands of customers affected by the storm.
Forecasters from the Met Office anticipate continued unsettled weather patterns in the coming days, with successive bouts of wet and windy conditions likely to persist. While not as intense as Storm Eowyn, a low-pressure system dubbed Storm Herminia by Spanish meteorologists is projected to bring strong winds. Monday’s weather outlook includes showers intensifying in the south, accompanied by gale-force winds and possible snowfall in northern hilly regions. Gale conditions are expected to gradually ease in the South West but intensify in the far north.
Tuesday’s forecast indicates further heavy showers in the south, with a risk of thunderstorms, while the North West anticipates prolonged rainfall that is likely to diminish later in the day. While the south braces for continued wet and windy weather on Wednesday, more settled conditions are expected to prevail towards the end of the week. This ongoing weather situation underscores the importance of staying informed and prepared for potential disruptions caused by adverse weather events.
In conclusion, the Met Office’s warnings and forecasts highlight the need for vigilance and readiness in the face of inclement weather conditions across England and Wales. As communities work to mitigate the impacts of storms and flooding, timely updates and precautions are essential to ensuring safety and minimising disruptions in affected areas.