Overview
- Amber warnings are active for heavy rain in south Wales and South West England this morning with up to about 100mm expected, followed by an amber wind warning for north‑west Scotland from 4pm to midnight with gusts up to 90 mph.
- More than 300 flood warnings and alerts were in place by early Tuesday as agencies activated local defences, including flood barriers at West Bay in Dorset.
- Transport bodies cautioned of disruption, with Network Rail advising Scottish passengers to check journeys, Transport Scotland warning of road, rail, air and ferry impacts, and Great Western Railway expecting flooding to significantly affect services.
- On-the-ground impacts include localised flooding and a partial southbound closure of the M66 near Ramsbottom after heavy overnight rain.
- The Met Office issued safety guidance on securing property, preparing flood kits and avoiding coastal hazards, while RoSPA urged people in the worst‑affected areas to limit travel and check on vulnerable neighbours.