Storm Herminia Brings Severe Weather to the UK, Thousands Left Without Power
Flood warnings, evacuations, and power outages continue as the UK faces heavy rain and strong winds, with conditions expected to improve later this week.
- The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain and wind across parts of England, Wales, and Scotland, with flooding and disruption reported in many areas.
- Storm Herminia has caused power outages for tens of thousands, with around 43,000 homes and businesses in Northern Ireland still without electricity as of Tuesday morning.
- Severe flooding in Somerset led to over 100 evacuations, though authorities are now scaling down the major incident as water levels recede.
- Gusts of up to 84 mph and nearly 60mm of rainfall were recorded in parts of southern England, with Cornwall reporting 183 emergency incidents, including a mini tornado and lightning strikes.
- Forecasters predict a drier and calmer spell of weather from Thursday as a ridge of high pressure moves across the UK.
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