The Met Office has issued two more Yellow weather warnings across the UK for the next 48 hours as Storm Chloe approaches, following a weekend Amber warning that saw parts of the country battered by Storm Boelo.
The chief forecasting agency issued the Amber warning over the weekend as dangerously powerful winds from Storm Boelo hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England, with meteorologists recording winds of up to 80mph. Two men died in separate incidents after being hit by falling trees, and several others were left injured in incidents caused by the adverse conditions.
Amber warning guidance
According to the Met Office, Amber alerts mean that there is an "increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather". The agency states: "You should think about changing your plans and taking action to protect yourself and your property."
It adds: "You may want to consider the impact of the weather on your family and your community and whether there is anything you need to do ahead of the severe weather to minimise the impact."
Storm Chloe forecast
Like its predecessor Boelo, Storm Chloe is predicted to bring rain and powerful winds, with forecasters warning that Scotland, Northern Ireland, as well as parts of Wales and the west of England, will bear the brunt. The Met Office is telling residents in those areas to expect delays to train and bus services, bad traffic, and loss of power.
According to a statement, those who live near the coast should "take care . . . walking near cliffs" in order to "stay safe during stormy weather".
Preparation advice
The Met Office warns: "Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area."
It adds: "People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items." In an emergency, the agency advises calling 999 and asking for the Coastguard.
Affected areas
Here is a full list of impacted regions and local authorities:
- North West England: Cumbria
- Northern Ireland: County Antrim, County Down
- South West England: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Isles of Scilly, Plymouth, Torbay
- Strathclyde: Argyll and Bute, East Ayrshire, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire
- SW Scotland, Lothian Borders: Dumfries and Galloway
- Wales: Bridgend, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
