Map shows where ‘danger to life’ Storm Antoni will hit UK hardest | UK News
Amber weather warnings have been issued as unseasonable’ Storm Antoni hits parts of the UK today.
The Met Office has released two warnings for strong winds from 11am to 7pm today in the southwestern areas of both England and Wales.
They have warned there is a risk of ‘injuries or danger to life’ due to flying debris, including tiles blown from roofs.
Injuries are also likely from large waves and beach material hitting coastal roads and properties.
There is a ‘good chance’ power cuts will occur, and public transport services may be affected.
Brighton pride is expected to be hit by the weather, but organisers have insisted they’re ready to ‘adapt’ to the grim conditions.
Forecasters have put a wind alert in place for the whole city from 6am until 9pm on Saturday, August 5.
A Brighton Pride spokesperson said: ‘We always plan for a wide range of scenarios and have contingency plans in place that adapt to emerging situations.
‘We work with a multi-agency approach to make sure we do all we can, working together across the city, to make sure everyone has a happy and safe Pride.
‘We advise people to keep an eye on Pride’s social media platforms for any updates.’
Yellow weather warnings for heavy showers and thunderstorms have also been issued in the southeastern areas of England.
What to expect from an amber wind warning
- Flying debris is possible and could lead to Injuries or danger to life
- Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
- Some roads and bridges likely to close
- There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties
The Met Office has said this ‘may lead to some flooding and travel disruption’.
‘Some flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible, leading to some damage to building or structures,’ they said.
Met Office chief meteorologist Steve Willington said the storm will bring ‘potentially disruptive’ weather as it moves from west to east.
He added: ‘Northern Ireland is likely to see some of the highest rainfall totals, with 40-60mm falling in some spots, but 20-30mm more widely.
‘Away from the warning area many will still see a very wet day, especially in north Wales and north England.’
He said that the strongest winds will affect parts of south-west England and south-west Wales, with gusts reaching in excess of 60mph.
‘The strongest winds will affect parts south-west England and southwest Wales where exposed coasts and high ground could see gusts in excess of 60mph,’ he said.
‘In these areas, gusts inland could reach 50-55mph for a time. These windy conditions will likely coincide with high tides which will present an additional challenge for coastal areas.’
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