Met Office issues 'danger to life' weather warning with whole of UK covered

Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ weather warning with whole of UK covered

The Met Office has announced a 48-hour mixture of yellow and amber weather warnings – as Storm Isha batters the UK. The move comes as Storm Isha approaches the UK on Sunday, in what will be a widely windy day for the UK.

Many places are likely to see gusts of 50-60mph, even inland. Near coasts there will be widespread gusts of 60-70mph, possibly reaching 80 mph in a few places. ” Strong winds associated with Storm Isha may bring disruption to travel and utilities across parts of the UK on Sunday and Monday,” the Met Office said.

Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen and injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible. Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage. Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.

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Some roads and bridges may close. Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible, the Met Office continued. Chief Meteorologist, Dan Suri, said: “Storm Isha will bring strong winds to the whole of the UK through Sunday and into Monday. The areas of particular concern are reflected by a large Amber severe weather warning which covers Northern Ireland, central and southern Scotland, Wales, much of northern England as well as southwestern parts of England.

“In these regions we could see gusts frequently between 50-60mph and even up to 80mph in exposed coastal locations. As the storm starts to move away on Monday morning very strong winds will also develop in the far southeast of England, bringing the risk of 70-80mph gusts here too in the early hours of Monday morning.

“Storm Isha will bring a disruptive spell of weather to the UK with strong winds across the whole country. Heavy rain will cause additional hazards, particularly in the west. A number of severe weather warnings for rain have also been issued. Keep up to date with the Met Office warnings and pay close attention to guidance from your local authority.”