Overview
- Amber warnings target south‑west England and south Wales for 50–100mm of rain falling largely within nine hours, with alerts due to ease by late morning.
- An amber wind warning for north‑west Scotland from 4pm to midnight forecasts gusts up to about 90mph and the risk of flying debris, power cuts and transport closures.
- Met Éireann has issued Status Orange wind warnings across multiple counties and a Status Red marine warning, citing a significant chance of coastal flooding at high tide.
- Hundreds of flood alerts and warnings are in force, with local measures such as flood barriers in West Bay and agencies urging residents to avoid floodwater and prepare emergency kits.
- Rail and road disruption is expected, with ScotRail imposing speed restrictions and selective line closures, Great Western Railway warning of flooding impacts, and Northern Ireland under a 9am–9pm yellow wind warning.