Overview
- The Met Office issued amber alerts for wind in north‑west Scotland and for heavy rain in south Wales and South West England, with gusts up to 90mph and up to 100mm of rain expected over higher ground.
- A total of 11 UK weather warnings are in force today, including four amber alerts covering parts of Scotland, Wales, South West England and western Northern Ireland.
- Environment agencies reported widespread flood risk, with more than 30 flood warnings and over 170 alerts in England, 20 warnings and 12 alerts in Scotland, and seven warnings plus 53 alerts in Wales.
- Transport operators introduced disruption measures: GWR reduced services and offered ticket flexibility, Network Rail Scotland imposed speed restrictions and suspended some routes, and Loganair warned of possible delays and cancellations.
- Forecasters urged people to secure loose items, prepare flood and power‑cut kits, avoid coastal areas, and reconsider non‑essential travel as saturated ground increases the likelihood of flooding.