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The Independent
28-01-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Flood warnings map: Where alerts remain in place after major incident declared
UK as Storm Herminia continues to batter parts of the country. There were 30 flood warnings, where flooding is expects and a further 162 alerts, where flooding is possible, across the south of England and the Midlands on Tuesday morning. It comes after more than 100 people were evacuated following flooding across Somerset as a major incident was declared in the region. The Met Office also issued a yellow rain warning covering South and West Wales until 9pm on Tuesday amid the risk of flooding to homes and businesses. Another yellow rain warning is in place across southern England until 10am on Tuesday, with the risk of heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and flooding. The bad weather is linked to Storm Herminia, a low-pressure system named by meteorologists in Spain, which was expected to feel the strongest winds. Somerset Council said a major incident in the region, jointly declared with the police and other agencies, would be maintained until further notice with more rain forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday. Somerton Fire Station said 61 people were rescued from flooded properties, including a mobile home site in Charlton Adam, and temporarily relocated to Edgar Community Hall. Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said the rain warnings are suggesting further flooding is possible until Tuesday evening. 'The trend over the next few days is for things to gradually improve a bit. These warnings for rain are suggesting further flooding is quite possible, especially within the warning area,' he said. 'On Wednesday and Thursday, it will be mostly fine, there's a small chance the far south of England see some further rain moving in, which we're keeping an eye on.' After a day of sunshine and showers on Tuesday, heaviest with the chance of hail and thunder in the south, the Met Office said rain is expected to ease overnight bar some heavy patches in the north of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Mr Petagna said Wednesday and Thursday will be mostly fine, but with a small chance, the far south of England could see some outbreaks of rain. Around 50,000 customers remained without electricity across Northern Ireland on Monday evening after Storm Eowyn hit at the weekend, according to Northern Ireland Electricity Networks. Scottish and Southern Electricity said it had restored power to 90,000 customers affected by Storm Eowyn and was working to reconnect a further 1,700.
The Independent
27-01-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
More flooding possible for UK as rain and wind warnings remain in force
More flooding is possible as rain and wind is set to continue sweeping across parts of the UK on Tuesday. Gusts of 84mph and almost 60mm of rainfall have battered much of southern England and more than 100 people had to be evacuated from their homes in Somerset. Dozens of flood warnings remained in place on Monday night across England as the UK recovers from Storm Eowyn. A series of weather warnings are in place to cover the potential impacts of the less powerful Storm Herminia, a low-pressure system named by meteorologists in Spain, which is expected to feel the strongest winds. Somerset Council and police jointly declared a major incident in the region which was still in force on Monday evening. Somerton Fire Station said 61 people were rescued from flooded properties, including a mobile home site in Charlton Adam, and temporarily relocated to Edgar Community Hall. A yellow alert for rain was issued by the Met Office covering parts of southern England until 10am on Tuesday, warning of heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and flooding. Another yellow warning for rain is in place until 9pm on Tuesday covering large swathes of Wales and parts of the West Midlands. And a yellow wind alert is in force until 6am on Tuesday for southern England and parts of Wales. Since the weather warning period began on Sunday morning until 4pm on Monday, the highest rainfall recorded was 59.4mm in Seathwaite in Cumbria, while the second highest was 56.4mm in Goren Farm in Devon, the Met Office said. On Monday, winds of 84mph were recorded on the Isle of Wight, with 77mph in Aberdaron in Wales and 74mph on the Isles of Scilly, the forecaster added. Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said the rain warnings are suggesting further flooding is possible until Tuesday evening. He said: 'The trend over the next few days is for things to gradually improve a bit. 'These warnings for rain are suggesting further flooding is quite possible, especially within the warning area. 'On Wednesday and Thursday, it will be mostly fine, there's a small chance the far south of England see some further rain moving in, which we're keeping an eye on.' Scotland is recovering from the effects of Storm Eowyn, which brought winds of 100mph to Drumalbin in the eleventh-highest maximum gust since the Met Office started naming storms in 2015. ScotRail's service delivery director Mark Ilderton said Network Rail has responded to more than 500 separate incidents across the entire rail network, including removing over 120 trees that fell onto the railway. Around 50,000 customers remained without electricity across Northern Ireland on Monday evening, according to Northern Ireland Electricity Networks.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
More flooding possible for UK as rain and wind warnings remain in force
More flooding is possible as rain and wind is set to continue sweeping across parts of the UK on Tuesday. Gusts of 84mph and almost 60mm of rainfall have battered much of southern England and more than 100 people had to be evacuated from their homes in Somerset. Dozens of flood warnings remained in place on Monday night across England as the UK recovers from Storm Eowyn. A series of weather warnings are in place to cover the potential impacts of the less powerful Storm Herminia, a low-pressure system named by meteorologists in Spain, which is expected to feel the strongest winds. Somerset Council and police jointly declared a major incident in the region which was still in force on Monday evening. Somerton Fire Station said 61 people were rescued from flooded properties, including a mobile home site in Charlton Adam, and temporarily relocated to Edgar Community Hall. A yellow alert for rain was issued by the Met Office covering parts of southern England until 10am on Tuesday, warning of heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and flooding. Another yellow warning for rain is in place until 9pm on Tuesday covering large swathes of Wales and parts of the West Midlands. And a yellow wind alert is in force until 6am on Tuesday for southern England and parts of Wales. Since the weather warning period began on Sunday morning until 4pm on Monday, the highest rainfall recorded was 59.4mm in Seathwaite in Cumbria, while the second highest was 56.4mm in Goren Farm in Devon, the Met Office said. On Monday, winds of 84mph were recorded on the Isle of Wight, with 77mph in Aberdaron in Wales and 74mph on the Isles of Scilly, the forecaster added. Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said the rain warnings are suggesting further flooding is possible until Tuesday evening. He said: 'The trend over the next few days is for things to gradually improve a bit. 'These warnings for rain are suggesting further flooding is quite possible, especially within the warning area. 'On Wednesday and Thursday, it will be mostly fine, there's a small chance the far south of England see some further rain moving in, which we're keeping an eye on.' Scotland is recovering from the effects of Storm Eowyn, which brought winds of 100mph to Drumalbin in the eleventh-highest maximum gust since the Met Office started naming storms in 2015. Our teams have worked throughout today restore power to 99.6% of customers impacted by #StormÉowyn. Read more: — Northern Powergrid (@Northpowergrid) January 27, 2025 ScotRail's service delivery director Mark Ilderton said Network Rail has responded to more than 500 separate incidents across the entire rail network, including removing over 120 trees that fell onto the railway. Around 50,000 customers remained without electricity across Northern Ireland on Monday evening, according to Northern Ireland Electricity Networks.
The Independent
27-01-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
UK battered by 84mph gusts and rain after major incident declared over flooding
Gusts of 84mph and almost 60mm of rainfall have battered parts of the UK after a major incident was declared in Somerset due to flooding. More than 100 people in the worst affected areas of Somerset have been evacuated from their homes, with more than 30 flood warnings in effect across England as the UK recovers from Storm Eowyn. A series of weather warnings are in place to cover the potential impacts from the less powerful Storm Herminia, a low pressure system named by meteorologists in Spain, which is expected to feel the strongest winds. Somerset Council and police jointly declared a major incident in the region which was still in force on Monday evening. A council spokesman said: 'Following intense rainfall across the region at the weekend, several parts of Somerset were flooded on Sunday afternoon, including roads and some homes in the centre of Chard and Ilminster. 'With further heavy rainfall expected to fall in the early hours of Monday morning, a major incident was called and a decision was made to carry out precautionary evacuations for residents living in properties in the worst affected areas, as well as a caravan site thought to be at risk. 'Rest centres were set up in Chard, Ilminster and Somerton, and all the relevant agencies will continue to work to keep residents safe.' Somerton Fire Station said 61 people were rescued from flooded properties, including from a mobile home site in Charlton Adam, and temporarily relocated to Edgar Community Hall. Local MP Sarah Dyke appealed for available first aiders to make their way to the hall and for suppliers of portable beds and bedding to get in touch. A yellow alert for rain was issued by the Met Office covering parts of southern England until 10am on Tuesday, warning of heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and flooding. Another yellow warning for rain is in place until 9pm on Tuesday covering large swathes of Wales and parts of the West Midlands. And a yellow wind alert is in force until 6am on Tuesday for southern England and parts of Wales. Since the weather warning period began on Sunday morning until 4pm on Monday, the highest rainfall recorded was 59.4mm in Seathwaite in Cumbria, while the second highest was 56.4mm in Goren Farm in Devon, the Met Office said. On Monday, winds of 84mph were recorded on the Isle of Wight, with 77mph in Aberdaron in Wales and 74mph on the Isles of Scilly, the forecaster added. Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said the rain warnings are suggesting further flooding is possible until Tuesday evening. He said: 'The trend over the next few days is for things to gradually improve a bit. 'These warnings for rain are suggesting further flooding is quite possible, especially within the warning area. 'On Wednesday and Thursday it will be mostly fine, there's a small chance the far south of England see some further rain moving in, which we're keeping an eye on.' Scotland is recovering from the effects of Storm Eowyn, which brought winds of 100mph to Drumalbin in the eleventh highest maximum gust since the Met Office started naming storms in 2015. ScotRail's service delivery director Mark Ilderton said Network Rail have responded to more than 500 separate incidents across the entire rail network, including removing over 120 trees that fell onto the railway. 'I'm really pleased that as of this morning the majority of our routes have now reopened,' he said in an update on Monday morning. 'There are still a number of other lines of route that require further repairs.' Avanti West Coast said services to and from Glasgow and Edinburgh had resumed, but warned of late starts and possible delays on Scottish routes. Around 56,000 customers remained without electricity across Northern Ireland on Monday afternoon, according to Northern Ireland Electricity Networks, while Northern Powergrid reported around 500 customers remaining without power on Monday evening. Steve McDonald, director of field operations for Northern Powergrid, said: 'We know how hard it is to be without power, and I'm sorry that some of our customers have had to manage for three nights without it. We will not stop until everyone is back on. 'Our welfare teams will still be out in the communities most affected today and we'll ensure there are hot food vans and additional support for those who need it most.' The company also announced those without power in Durham and Northumberland can use council leisure centres to freshen up or have a hot drink.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
UK battered by 84mph gusts and rain after major incident declared over flooding
Gusts of 84mph and almost 60mm of rainfall have battered parts of the UK after a major incident was declared in Somerset due to flooding. More than 100 people in the worst affected areas of Somerset have been evacuated from their homes, with more than 30 flood warnings in effect across England as the UK recovers from Storm Eowyn. A series of weather warnings are in place to cover the potential impacts from the less powerful Storm Herminia, a low pressure system named by meteorologists in Spain, which is expected to feel the strongest winds. Somerset Council and police jointly declared a major incident in the region which was still in force on Monday evening. A council spokesman said: 'Following intense rainfall across the region at the weekend, several parts of Somerset were flooded on Sunday afternoon, including roads and some homes in the centre of Chard and Ilminster. 'With further heavy rainfall expected to fall in the early hours of Monday morning, a major incident was called and a decision was made to carry out precautionary evacuations for residents living in properties in the worst affected areas, as well as a caravan site thought to be at risk. 'Rest centres were set up in Chard, Ilminster and Somerton, and all the relevant agencies will continue to work to keep residents safe.' Somerton Fire Station said 61 people were rescued from flooded properties, including from a mobile home site in Charlton Adam, and temporarily relocated to Edgar Community Hall. Local MP Sarah Dyke appealed for available first aiders to make their way to the hall and for suppliers of portable beds and bedding to get in touch. A yellow alert for rain was issued by the Met Office covering parts of southern England until 10am on Tuesday, warning of heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and flooding. Another yellow warning for rain is in place until 9pm on Tuesday covering large swathes of Wales and parts of the West Midlands. And a yellow wind alert is in force until 6am on Tuesday for southern England and parts of Wales. Since the weather warning period began on Sunday morning until 4pm on Monday, the highest rainfall recorded was 59.4mm in Seathwaite in Cumbria, while the second highest was 56.4mm in Goren Farm in Devon, the Met Office said. On Monday, winds of 84mph were recorded on the Isle of Wight, with 77mph in Aberdaron in Wales and 74mph on the Isles of Scilly, the forecaster added. Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said the rain warnings are suggesting further flooding is possible until Tuesday evening. He said: 'The trend over the next few days is for things to gradually improve a bit. 'These warnings for rain are suggesting further flooding is quite possible, especially within the warning area. 'On Wednesday and Thursday it will be mostly fine, there's a small chance the far south of England see some further rain moving in, which we're keeping an eye on.' Scotland is recovering from the effects of Storm Eowyn, which brought winds of 100mph to Drumalbin in the eleventh highest maximum gust since the Met Office started naming storms in 2015. Our teams have worked throughout today restore power to 99.6% of customers impacted by #StormÉowyn. Read more: — Northern Powergrid (@Northpowergrid) January 27, 2025 ScotRail's service delivery director Mark Ilderton said Network Rail have responded to more than 500 separate incidents across the entire rail network, including removing over 120 trees that fell onto the railway. 'I'm really pleased that as of this morning the majority of our routes have now reopened,' he said in an update on Monday morning. 'There are still a number of other lines of route that require further repairs.' Avanti West Coast said services to and from Glasgow and Edinburgh had resumed, but warned of late starts and possible delays on Scottish routes. Around 56,000 customers remained without electricity across Northern Ireland on Monday afternoon, according to Northern Ireland Electricity Networks, while Northern Powergrid reported around 500 customers remaining without power on Monday evening. Steve McDonald, director of field operations for Northern Powergrid, said: 'We know how hard it is to be without power, and I'm sorry that some of our customers have had to manage for three nights without it. We will not stop until everyone is back on. 'Our welfare teams will still be out in the communities most affected today and we'll ensure there are hot food vans and additional support for those who need it most.' The company also announced those without power in Durham and Northumberland can use council leisure centres to freshen up or have a hot drink.
