Storm Claudia replace as Met Office points new ‘hazard to life’ warnings for UK
The Met Office has issued new Amber “danger to life” flood warnings for two UK regions as Storm Claudia continues to wreak havoc across the country. Here are the affected areas
Amber warning issued as Storm Claudia to sweep UK over washout weekend
The Met Office has issued fresh Amber “danger to life” flood warnings for two UK regions as Storm Claudia batters the nation.
The weather service has upgraded the warning for Wales, Yorkshire and Humber whilst Storm Claudia continues to cause chaos across Britain.
The warning zone has been extended northwards to cover the East Midlands and Lincolnshire.
The National Weather Agency declared: “Storm Claudia, previously named by the Spanish Meteorological Service, will bring rain that will become persistent and heavy during Friday. “40-60 mm of rain is expected widely across this region with some places seeing around 80 mm.
“These higher accumulations more probable across the East Midlands, and higher ground in Wales and western England. Impacts may be exacerbated by strong easterly winds, as well as thunderstorms later Friday afternoon and evening.”
At present, 93 flood alerts are in force across the UK, cautioning that flooding could occur in those locations, reports the Mirror.
The impacted regions are Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Shropshire, Warwickshire and numerous others.
The Met Office has issued guidance to protect yourself and others from harm.
It stated: “Prepare to avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous road conditions. If you must travel, ensure you watch for possible danger and drive cautiously.
“It is not safe to drive, walk or swim through floodwater, avoid it where possible and if you are affected by fast flowing or deep-water call 999, and wait for help.
“Preparing a flood kit could save you from loss or damage due to flooding to your home or business. In your flood kit have: insurance and any other important documents; a torch and spare batteries; a first aid kit, prescription medicines and supplies for looking after your family members or pets; and warm, waterproof clothes, blankets, food and water.
“Consider checking on vulnerable people that you know including older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone; they may need support with food and medical supplies.”
Weather experts at Ventusky predict that at least 12 cities spanning central England and South Wales will be battered by particularly heavy downpours by midday on Friday. These include:
- Cardiff
- Hereford
- Gloucester
- Worcester
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Oxford
- Leicester
- Milton Keynes
- Peterborough
- Cambridge
- Norwich
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