Brace your self as Storm Chandra barrels in direction of the UK, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain. The Met Workplace warns of great disruptions forward.
Excessive waves are anticipated in coastal areas (Picture: PA)
Brits are being urged by the police to not journey as Strorm Chandra continues to wreak havoc throughout the UK. Devon and Cornwall police are urging folks to “not journey” until completely essential because the storm has left some roads saturated.
Roads have develop into impassable, say police, as Storm Chandra has purchased as much as 80mm of rain in some areas. There may be widespread disruption of the roads notably throughout Exeter, East and Mid Devon this morning.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police added:”We’re experiencing a rise in stories of individuals arising in opposition to flood water. Please don’t try and drive by means of it. The climate is enhancing however rivers are nonetheless responding to earlier heavy rainfall.
“Emergency companies and companion businesses are working collectively to reply to incidents and shut roads.
“If you realize the roads you normally use are prone to flood – please keep away from them. Don’t try and drive by means of flood water.”
The Met Workplace has additionally predicted that snow may fall in hours, in its climate forecast for at this time the climate company says that there might be “hill snow within the north” with “extreme coastal gales in elements of the west”.
5 days in the past14:16 Lauran O’Toole
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There have been six flood warnings issued by Pure Sources Wales.
These warn flooding is predicted alongside the Afon (River) Lwyd in Ponthir, Llanyrafon, Croesyceiliog and Pontnewynydd.
Warnings are additionally in place for the River Monnow at Skenfrith and Osbaston, in south-east Wales.
There are an additional 26 flood alerts, which means flooding is feasible, throughout southern and mid-Wales.
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River Otter has reached its highest recorded stage
The Setting Company stated the River Otter at Fenny Bridges, near Ottery St Mary, has reached its highest recorded stage, surpassing the earlier file set in December 2000.
Ranges reached 2.81m on December 7 that 12 months however had been at 2.83m at 5.45am on Tuesday, with a extreme flood warning issued 5 minutes later on account of predicted overtopping of flood defences.
A spokesman stated: “Storm Chandra introduced vital rainfall throughout Devon and Cornwall in a single day, falling on already saturated floor.
“East Devon obtained 67mm of rain within the final 12 hours, with 88mm recorded at Whitebarrow on Dartmoor. Throughout south and mid Devon, rainfall averaged 40-50mm.
“There are presently 33 flood alerts and 39 flood warnings in power throughout Devon and Cornwall. Roughly 20 properties have flooded at numerous places, with this quantity anticipated to rise.”
5 days in the past13:04 Lauran O’Toole
Flooding inflicting journey chaos in Somerset
Flooding is inflicting journey chaos in Somerset.
Listed here are some images of the overflowing River Tone, taken by Specific reporter Antonio Scancariello, within the city centre of Taunton:
Somerset flooding (Picture: Antonio Scancariello)
Overflowing River Tone (Picture: Antonio Scancariello) 5 days in the past12:04 Lauran O’Toole
Full police assertion
Right here is the total assertion launched by Devon and Cornwall police:
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police stated: “There may be vital floor water and areas of flooding throughout elements of the power at this time.
“There may be widespread disruption of the roads notably throughout Exeter, East and Mid Devon this morning, with many roads changing into impassable.
*Please don’t journey in these areas (Exeter, East and Mid Devon) presently until you urgently must.
“We’re experiencing a rise in stories of individuals arising in opposition to flood water. Please don’t try and drive by means of it. The climate is enhancing however rivers are nonetheless responding to earlier heavy rainfall.
“Emergency companies and companion businesses are working collectively to reply to incidents and shut roads.
“If you realize the roads you normally use are prone to flood – please keep away from them. Don’t try and drive by means of flood water.
“In case you are utilizing the roads, please drive with warning and care, drive to the situations and permit loads of time on your journey. You also needs to improve your distance from different autos and keep attentive to your environment.
“Your security and the security of others rely upon accountable driving throughout opposed climate situations.
“There are a lot of locations to test data on the roads together with – https://orlo.uk/R07Pf your native information, the map app in your cellphone and different native visitors platforms.
“Thanks and keep protected.”
5 days in the past11:59 Lauran O’Toole
Police remind motorists to not drive by means of flood water
The power can be reminding motorists to not drive by means of flood water.
A Devon and Cornwall police spokesperson stated: “We’re experiencing a rise in stories of individuals arising in opposition to flood water.
“Please don’t try and drive by means of it. The climate is enhancing however rivers are nonetheless responding to earlier heavy rainfall.”
5 days in the past11:58 Lauran O’Toole
‘Don’t journey’ warning issued by police
Brits are being urged by the police to not journey. Devon and Cornwall police are urging folks to “not journey” until completely essential because the storm has left some roads saturated.
Roads have develop into impassable, say police, as Storm Chandra has purchased as much as 80mm of rain in some areas. There may be widespread disruption of the roads notably throughout Exeter, East and Mid Devon this morning.
Some roads are saturated in flood water (Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire)
A girl was taken to hospital after a tree fell onto her automobile in County Fermanagh.
The Police Service of Northern Eire (PSNI) stated the incident occurred on Snowhill Street in Lisbellaw at round 8.30am this morning.
Her accidents aren’t believed to be life-threatening, and the street stays closed on account of fallen bushes.
5 days in the past11:25 Lauran O’Toole
Automobiles submerged in flooding
Stunning footage exhibits {that a} automobile has been submerged in flood water.
The picture taken Weycroft, Axminster this morning, exhibits the devestating impacts Storm Chandra is having.
Devastating scenes from Weycroft, Axminster this morning. I am shocked we solely have one extreme flood warning issued.#StormChandra
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5 days in the past10:58 Lauran O’Toole
Met Workplace points climate warnings for 99 areas
The Met Workplace has issued climate warnings for ice in 99 areas within the UK on Wednesday, with 93 of those areas below the identical 10-hour alert.
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24 flood alerts have been issued throughout East and West Sussex.
5 days in the past10:13 Lauran O’Toole
Ferry routes throughout Irish sea hit with cancellations and delays
Stena Line has confirmed that a number of sailings from Belfast and Cairnryan have been cancelled this morning, with a lot of later companies listed as “unsure.” Crossings between Holyhead and Dublin, in addition to Fishguard and Rosslare, have additionally been cancelled.
P&O Ferries has in the meantime introduced the cancellation of its first three sailings of the day on the Larne–Cairnryan route.
5 days in the past09:54 Lauran O’Toole
Fallen tree blocks key street in Durham
A fallen tree has blocked Corridor Lane in Houghton-le-Spring in Durham.
Fallen tree in Durham (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire) 5 days in the past09:50 Lauran O’Toole
At the least 30 flights at Belfast Metropolis Airport cancelled
At the least 30 flights at Belfast Metropolis Airport had been cancelled on Tuesday.
The general public have been warned of hazard to life from flying particles, massive waves at coasts, journey disruption, buildings harm, flooding, fallen bushes, and potential energy cuts.
5 days in the past09:41 Lauran O’Toole
Met Workplace forecasts snow may fall in hours
The Met Workplace has predicted that snow may fall in hours as Strorm Chandra continues to wreak havoc throughout the UK.
In its climate forecast for at this time the climate company says that there might be “hill snow within the north” with “extreme coastal gales in elements of the west”.
5 days in the past09:18 Lauran O’Toole
River Ouse has burst its banks
Flooding in York the place the River Ouse has burst its banks, after Storm Chandra, which introduced journey disruption and flooding as sturdy winds and heavy rain hit a lot of the UK.
The Met Workplace has issued a yellow rain and snow warning for Yorkshire till 5pm the place heavy rain will flip to snow over excessive floor.
River Ouse has burst its banks (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Flooding in York (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
The M48 Severn Crossing has now reopened, the bridge between England and Wales was closed on account of excessive winds.
The #M48 #SevernCrossing is now open each methods between J2 (#Chepstow) and J1 (#Aust)
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5 days in the past08:09 Lauran O’Toole
Greater than 300 colleges closed in Northern Eire
Greater than 300 colleges are actually closed in Northern Eire.
An amber wind warning has been issued, alongside a yellow rainfall alert affecting counties Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone.
Over the subsequent 48 hours, many areas are anticipated to see round 50mm of rain, with greater than 100mm potential on larger floor in japanese areas.
5 days in the past07:51 Lauran O’Toole
Belfast Metropolis Airport cancels greater than two dozen flights
It may not even be 8am however Belfast Metropolis Airport has already cancelled greater than two dozen flights.
In a put up on X yesterday, the airport warned of potential disruption and suggested passengers to test the standing of their flight with their airline earlier than travelling.
Attributable to opposed climate situations anticipated from #StormChandra, there could also be disruption to flights on account of arrive & depart from Belfast Metropolis Airport.
Passengers are suggested to test the standing of their flight with their airline. For reside updates: https://t.co/i3vG3vtdKF pic.twitter.com/SpGyUkEXvC
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5 days in the past07:18 Lauran O’Toole
Listing of key roads closed throughout the nation
Here’s a listing of key roads closed throughout the nation as a result of storm, in line with the Nationwide Highways:
A30 – East Devon: Closed between the B3174/B3180 junctions close to Ottery St Mary and the B3184 for Exeter Airport on account of vital flooding; A303 – Somerset/Devon border: Closed in each instructions between the A30 at Upottery and the A358 at Horton Cross on account of flooding with crews working to clear floodwater; A35 – Dorset: Closed in each instructions between the A352 Max Gate junction and the B3150 Stinsford Roundabout close to Dorchester on account of flooding; A15 Humber Bridge: Closed in each instructions to excessive sided and susceptible autos on account of sturdy winds; M48 Severn Bridge: It’s closed in each instructions and visitors is being diverted through the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge; A66 County Durham/Cumbria: Closed in each instructions between the A67 close to Bowes and the A685 close to Brough on account of snow within the space. 5 days in the past07:07 Lauran O’Toole
Almost 250 colleges closed in Northern Eire
242 colleges in Northern Eire are shut at this time on account of “extreme climate”, in line with the nation’s authorities web site.
Gusts between 60-70mph are set to hit japanese and northern elements of Northern Eire, with a number of coastal places seeing gusts of 75mph.
5 days in the past07:03 Lauran O’Toole
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5 days in the past06:35 Olivia Beeson
69 Flood warnings in place
There have been 69 flood warnings in place throughout England early on Tuesday morning, with the bulk in south-west England and 4 in Yorkshire.
Flood warnings had been additionally issued for Aberbothrie and the River Isla at Coupar Angus in Scotland, with 17 flood alerts energetic throughout Wales.
5 days in the past06:15 Olivia Beeson
Snow closes street in North England
The A66 in County Durham/Cumbria is closed in each instructions between the A67 close to Bowes and the A685 close to Brough on account of snow within the space.
Because the poor climate situations proceed, extra roads are closing on account of rain and wind. Two busy bridges are each closed on account of sturdy winds.
Humber Bridge in Yorkshire is shut to ‘susceptible autos’ due to sturdy gusts.
The M48 Severn Bridge in South Gloucestershire is closed in each instructions between J1 (Aust) and J2 (Chepstow) on account of sturdy winds.
5 days in the past05:05 Olivia Beeson
Nationwide Rail warn of delays
Nationwide Rail issued a warning that “poor climate might have an effect on South Western Railway companies till the top of the day”.
5 days in the past04:57 Olivia Beeson
A number of areas anticipated to flood
Widespread flood alerts have been issued as rainfall isn’t anticipated to cease anytime quickly. A brand new map exhibits precisely what locations are prone to be worst affected.
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Met Workplace chief forecaster Paul Gundersen stated: “Initially, sturdy winds will influence the Isles of Scilly, western Cornwall and south-west Wales that are nonetheless susceptible after Storm Goretti, gusts of 70 to 80mph are potential right here.
“Heavy rain is an extra hazard because it falls on saturated floor in Dorset and southern elements of Devon, Somerset and Cornwall.
“As Chandra interacts with colder air additional north snow turns into a hazard, with 10-20cm of snow probably accumulating over larger floor within the Pennines, southern Scotland and the Highlands.
“With a posh spell of climate, its necessary folks keep updated with the forecast and any warnings in your space.”
5 days in the past02:36 Olivia Beeson
South West experiencing journey chaos
The South West are going through journey chaos with many roads already flooded with hours of rain but to pour. Listed here are the present roads impacted:
5 days in the past00:17 Olivia Beeson
Chandra to proceed to trigger havoc on Tuesday
Chandra is the fifth named storm of the 2025/26 season and is about to trigger disruption throughout the nation. The storm is presently transferring throughout the Atlantic in direction of the UK.
Tuesday morning is prone to welcome heavy rain and intense winds that may proceed all through the day.
5 days in the past00:07 Michael D. Carroll
Energy cuts may disrupt cellular and web companies
The Met Workplace has warned that energy cuts are a definite risk because the storm strikes inland.
These outages may additionally disrupt important secondary companies, corresponding to cell phone protection and web entry.
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