Storm Frank to hit Southport on Tuesday evening

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29th December 2015

Storm Frank will bring gales or severe gales to western parts of the UK from Tuesday evening into Wednesday.

Gusts of 55-65 mph are likely quite widely, with gusts reaching 70-80 mph in exposed areas, particularly in northwest Scotland, and later Shetland.

Rainfall associated with this system is also expected to cause some disruption with persistent, heavy rain over parts of Northern Ireland, west and southwest Scotland, spreading to northwest England and Wales through Wednesday. Amber ‘be prepared’ rainfall warnings are in force.

Rainfall totals of 20-40mm are expected widely across these areas but with 80mm possible over high ground and some exposed areas in southwest Scotland and Cumbria have the potential to receive 100-150mm of rainfall. Will Lang, Met Office Chief Meteorologist, said: “We expect stormy conditions to return midweek, and have already issued National Severe Weather Warnings for gales on Tuesday and heavy rain on Wednesday, as a rapidly deepening area of low pressure, Storm Frank, passes to the northwest of the UK.

“Everyone should be aware of the potential for disruption in places from further flooding and the impacts of the gales to transport, especially in areas such as southern and central Scotland and Cumbria where Amber ‘be prepared’ warnings are in place.

“The weather is particularly unsettled at the moment and we advise everyone to stay up to date with the latest Met Office forecasts and warnings and find out what to do in severe weather so they can plan ahead for the expected weather before it arrives.”

 

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