Overview
- Met Office warnings now cover much of the UK, including amber rain for south Wales and southwest England until 10am Tuesday and an amber wind alert for northwest Scotland from 4pm to midnight.
- Forecasters expect gusts up to about 90 mph in northwest Scotland with 50–70 mph more widely, and up to around 100mm of rain over higher ground in south Wales and parts of Devon.
- Northern Ireland is under a yellow wind warning from 9am to 9pm Tuesday, with Belfast Christmas Market closed for the day due to safety concerns.
- Flood risk is elevated with Environment Agency alerts in multiple areas, temporary barriers installed at West Bay in Dorset, and early local flooding reported near Osmington alongside warnings for the River Frome.
- Transport operators warn of significant disruption, with GWR reducing services and allowing Tuesday tickets to be used on Wednesday, as authorities urge people to secure outdoor items, prepare emergency kits and avoid non‑essential travel.