UK braces for severe wind and rain as Storm Chandra named

Wind and rain warnings have been issued in anticipation of Storm Chandra's arrival. Chandra has been given the name by the UK Met Office and will be expected to strike the UK on Tuesday. AfterGorettiandIngrid, which caused major damage and disruption, it was the third major storm to strike the UK this month. Multiple risks, heavy and persistent rain, as well as gales or even strong gale in exposed areas will be accompanying Chandra.

Severe weather warnings issued

The Met Office has issued an amber wind warning for Northern Ireland that Storm Chandra, external, will travel with it. From 05:00 on Tuesday to 21:00, an alert for eastern areas of Northern Ireland is in place. Winds will increase with coastal gales, even heavy gale, and hurricane-force winds of up to 75 km/h. These winds are predicted to cause massive coastal waves that are likely to overshadow the sea walls and promenades. It has also issued an amber warning for heavy rain from 17:00 Monday to 09:00 Tuesday in south-west England. With 60-80mm across some higher ground, especially south Dartmoor, 30-50mm is expected. These areas have already received a lot of rain, so there is a chance of flooding as more rain falls on ground that is currently flooded.

Further warnings issued

Yellow warnings, the least severe form of warning, are getting more widespread in Northern Ireland, with 10 to 20mm across the hills from 12:00 Monday to 18:00 for persistent rain and flood risk. South-west England, Wales, and parts of central southern England were all valid from 13:00 Monday to 10:00 on Tuesday, but there was still 80mm over Dartmoor, Exmoor, and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). The Chilterns and London are both valid from midnight to midday, with 15 to 25mm of rain throughout the day, with twice as much as the Chillons due to higher ground. Northern Ireland is a republic in Northern Ireland. Winds and winds gusts in exposed areas of up to 70 percent (113 kilometers per hour) are expected, as a result of the hills' rain, from 50 to 70mm. Very strong winds in South-west England and West Wales from 05:00 on Tuesday to 16:00 on Tuesday. The hilly areas of central and northern England, southern Scotland, were under heavy rain from midnight to 17:00 on Tuesday, 20 to 30mm in a few places. On higher routes, this rain will change to snow over the hills, up to 5 cm on hills over 300 meters and more. Drifting is likely with the brisk winds. Strong winds causing disruption in South-west Scotland, Lothian Borders, and Strathclyde, from 05:00 to 23:59 on Tuesday. Parts of Scotland are open from 06:00 to 23:59 for heavy rain and hill snow, with rainfall amounts ranging from 20 to 35 mm in some regions. For hills over 300 meters and 10 to 20 cm above 500 meters, there has been 2 to 5 inches of snow. The brisk southeast winds will also blow the snow around, decreasing visibility.

Is flooding likely?

Storm Chandra is bringing more soaking rain to the rivers right away and the rivers completely recover. The flood risk is heightened by the continuing rain. Strong winds from Goretti and Ingrid have already battered areas of the UK this month, particularly in south-west England, so the wind will also be a threat. As a result, many buildings may have been demolished, trees may have suffered, and power lines may have become ineffective.

Why has the storm been named Chandra?

When it is predicted to have medium or strong impacts, the Met Office in the United Kingdom collaborates with Ireland's Met Éireann or the Netherlands' KNMI in naming a storm. Every year, a list of storm names is released on September 1st and runs in alphabetical order. Amy began in October in October and Bram in early December 2025. Dave, Eddie, and Fionnuala are the next names on our list.