80mph winds and rain to hit the UK today as severe weather follows Storm Eowyn
Stormy weather brings the threat of flooding and further disruption to transport across large parts of England and Wales.
A series of yellow warnings for wind and rain have been issued for large areas of England and Wales with more than 50 flood warnings in place.
Flights were cancelled, major rail routes closed and boats grounded on Saturday after winds of more than 100mph lashed parts of Britain throughout Friday. More than a million people were left without power due to the devastating storm.
A rare red weather warning was lifted on Friday for Scotland and Northern Ireland, where Storm Eowyn destroyed buildings, uprooted trees and caused power cuts.
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But the Met Office has issued weather warnings until Tuesday, as a new low pressure system – dubbed Storm Herminia by Spanish forecasters – takes hold over the weekend, moving in from the south-west as Eowyn passes.
A wind warning was lifted at 5pm on Sunday for the west coast of England, Wales and south-west Scotland, after wind speeds of up to 82mph were recorded in south Cornwall.
Another yellow wind warning is in place from 6am on Monday, lasting for 24 hours. It covers London, south-east England, south-west Wales.
Met Office weather warnings for Monday 27 January (Met Office)
Some areas could see up to 80mm of rain during the period from two separate periods of heavy rain and thundershowers, while 10 to 20mm should fall at the lowest level and 30 to 50mm could fall at higher ground, the Met Office said.
Flooding to homes and businesses is possible in the warning area, with power outages and difficult driving conditions also possible. There is also a “slight chance” of shallow or deep water that poses a risk to life, the Met Office said.
The Environment Agency has issued 175 flood warnings and 51 flood warnings (Environment Agency)
Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said: “Things are still going to be fine for the next few days. We are experiencing successive periods of wet and windy weather, which obviously adds to the impacts.
“Although not as powerful as Storm Eowyn, the low-pressure system was named Storm Herminia by Spanish meteorologists who were expected to experience very strong winds.”
The Met Office said showers are expected on Monday, turning heavier in the south alongside a strong storm, and snow in the northern hills.
A wind warning is in effect until 6am on Tuesday (Met Office)
Gales are expected to ease slightly in the South West overnight but continue further north.
It is expected that on Tuesday there will be heavy showers in the south with the risk of thunderstorms. The rain is falling in the North West as it is expected to subside later.
Wet and windy weather will remain in the south on Wednesday and settled conditions will prevail later in the week.
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