The United Kingdom is bracing for Storm Chandra, a named winter storm expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and snow to large parts of the country late Monday into Tuesday, according to the UK Met Office. The deep low-pressure system is forecast to move northeast across the British Isles, prompting a series of weather warnings and raising the risk of flooding and travel disruption.
Forecasters said gusts of 60–75 mph are likely in exposed coastal areas, particularly in southwest England and eastern Northern Ireland, where amber wind and rain warnings have been issued. Heavy rainfall — falling on already saturated ground in parts of Dorset, Devon, Somerset and Cornwall — could reach 30–80 mm in places, triggering flood alerts and hazardous driving conditions.
As Storm Chandra tracks northward, weather services report that snow will become a factor in higher ground and northern regions, including parts of northern England and Scotland, where hill snow accumulations of 10–20 cm above 500 m elevation are possible. Yellow snow warnings are in place for these areas, with lighter snow expected at lower elevations.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Paul Gundersen said the storm “will bring a range of hazards” and urged the public to stay updated with the latest forecasts and warnings as conditions evolve. He noted that strong winds will impact communities still recovering from previous winter storms, with rain falling on saturated soils increasing the likelihood of flooding and transport disruptions.
Officials have stressed that roads, rail links, and ferry services may face delays or cancellations, and local authorities are preparing for the potential impacts on infrastructure and emergency services. Coastal regions remain particularly vulnerable to gusty winds and high tides.
The Met Office warnings cover much of the UK, with amber alerts for the most severe conditions and yellow alerts extending across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. People in affected areas have been advised to plan ahead, monitor conditions, and follow guidance from local authorities and emergency services.
The storm is forecast to affect the region through Tuesday, with the worst conditions expected overnight Monday and into Tuesday morning. The storm is part of the UK and Ireland’s winter weather naming system, joining a list of recent named storms this season.
The situation remains dynamic as weather patterns evolve, and authorities say they will provide updates if forecasts change.
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