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Storm Jocelyn Wreaks Havoc Across the UK

Severe winds disrupt transport and power, with potential for greater impact than previous Storm Isha.

  • Storm Jocelyn has hit the UK with severe winds, causing major disruption to transport services and power outages.
  • No trains will operate in Scotland after 7pm due to the severe weather, and drivers are being advised to postpone journeys.
  • Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings for wind covering much of the UK, together with yellow warnings for rain covering parts of western and southern Scotland, and north-west England.
  • Storm Jocelyn could potentially cause more disruption than Storm Isha, with wind gusts expected to reach 55-65mph across north-western Scotland and up to 75-80mph in exposed parts of the Western Isles and coastal north-west Scotland.
  • Thousands of people remain affected by power cuts, while flooding is affecting parts of York.
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