The Met Office has issued multiple amber and yellow weather warnings for Saturday and Sunday, as the UK braces for heavy rain and strong winds following the devastation of Storm Éowyn. Parts of England and Wales could see up to 80mm of rain, raising the risk of flooding and travel disruption.
On Friday, Storm Éowyn brought winds of up to 100mph, resulting in one fatality, power outages affecting over a million people, and widespread travel chaos across the UK and Ireland. In Scotland, buildings were severely damaged, and ScotRail has halted all train services until at least midday on Saturday.
A yellow wind warning will be in effect from 8am to 3pm on Sunday for south-west England, coastal areas around the Irish Sea, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with gusts of 50-60mph expected. A yellow rain warning covers southern and central England and Wales from 8am Sunday to 6am Monday, with two bouts of heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast.
Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said: 'Looking at Sunday, it’s set to be a fairly fine start... The cloud, though, is going to be building as we see a low pressure system move into the South West.' He added that winds will pick up, but not as strong as Storm Éowyn, with southern areas seeing the strongest gusts.
Yellow snow and ice warnings are also in place for Northern Ireland and Scotland, with up to 10cm of snow possible on higher ground. An amber wind warning for northern Scotland expires early Saturday, while a yellow wind warning remains until the afternoon. Residents are advised to secure loose outdoor items and be cautious of hazardous conditions.
