Met Office points 60 hours of climate warnings throughout UK together with ‘hazard to life’ alert
The Met Office has issued a spate of yellow weather warnings set to affect large parts of the UK until Tuesday morning (January 28) following Storm Eowyn chaos – see if your area is affected
The Met Office has issued fresh weather warnings across much of the UK, with the country to be battered by rain, wind and snow for a total of 60 hours.
England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales are all affected by the spate of warnings, the last of which will come to an end at 6am on Tuesday (January 28). From 6pm yesterday until 10am today (Saturday 25 – Sunday 26), swathes of Northern Ireland and six Scottish regions are on alert for snow and ice amid the chaos caused by Storm Eowyn.
As the mercury plummets, the forecaster predicts there could be issues for those travelling, reports the Express. “Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services,” the Met Office warning reads. “Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths. Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.”
Just four hours after the warning for snow and ice lifts, Northern Ireland will be hit with a warning for wind lasting from 10am until 7pm and affecting the entire country. A concurrent weather warning, also for wind, is in place from 8am this morning and also lifts at 7pm this evening.
This affects parts of southwest Scotland and northwest England as well as parts of southwest England and the West Midlands, and all of Wales. A separate wind warning affects Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and Plymouth from 6am until 11am today.
“Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen,” the Met Office said of that warning. “Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible. Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.”
The forecaster also warned there could be damage to buildings during this time. Meanwhile, a yellow rain warning is in place across the Midlands, most of Wales, parts of the southeast and east of England including London, and Cheshire in the north west.
This will last until 6am tomorrow morning (Monday, January 27). Looking ahead, several further weather warnings will come into force from tomorrow.
From 6am, parts of Wales and the West Midlands will be affected by a warning for rain, with the Met Office stating; “Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely.” Transport is also expected to be impacted by the weather.
Southern England and Wales will also be impacted by a rain warning. This comes into force from 6am tomorrow and will remain in place for 24 hours until 6am on Tuesday (January 28).
“It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves,” the forecaster said.
“Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely. Some short term loss of power and other services is possible.
“Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely.”