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Storm Bram Brings Flood Alerts and Weather Warnings to Dorset and Devon

Officials warn of rapidly rising rivers with hazardous travel expected overnight.

Overview

  • Met Éireann has named the system Storm Bram as the Met Office issues a yellow warning for Dorset from 6pm Monday to 2pm Tuesday and upgrades Dartmoor to amber.
  • The Environment Agency posts flood alerts for the River Frome, Weymouth and multiple west Dorset rivers and streams, citing rapid rises after intense evening rain.
  • Dorset Council installs temporary flood barriers at West Bay as localised impacts emerge, including reported road flooding on Shortlake Lane near Osmington.
  • Forecasters flag a very wet and windy spell with 50–60 mph gusts in southwest England and potential rainfall near 100 mm on higher ground in parts of Devon.
  • Residents are urged to avoid floodwater, plan for disruption on Tuesday morning, and watch for updated Environment Agency messages expected around 10am.