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Storm Chandra Unleashes Fury: UK Braces for Gales and Downpours
26 Jan
Summary
- Storm Chandra to bring strong winds and heavy rain from Monday night.
- Amber warnings issued for rain in southwest England and wind in Northern Ireland.
- Potential for 10-20cm snow in Pennines, increasing flood risk.
Storm Chandra is poised to impact the UK starting Monday night, January 16, bringing a significant threat of strong winds and heavy rain. The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings across various parts of the country, indicating a substantial risk of disruption.
An amber warning for heavy rain is active for the southwest of England from Monday evening, while eastern Northern Ireland faces an amber wind warning from Tuesday morning. These warnings highlight the potential for gusty winds reaching 70-80mph in vulnerable areas and considerable rainfall, especially on saturated ground.
As the storm moves north, it is expected to interact with colder air, introducing a risk of snow. Forecasters predict accumulations of 10-20cm in higher ground areas like the Pennines, southern Scotland, and the Highlands. The cumulative effect of Storm Chandra following previous storms Goretti and Ingrid elevates concerns about increased flooding risks across affected regions.
