The MET Office have issued a Yellow weather warning of Wind and Rain

Rain Warning

Heavy rain associated with Storm Ciarán is likely to bring disruption to parts of England and Wales.

What to expect

• Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
• Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
• Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
• Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life

Wind Warning

Very strong and potentially damaging winds associated with Storm Ciarán are likely late Wednesday onwards into Thursday.

What to expect

• Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible
• Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen
• Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible
• Some roads and bridges may close
• 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

Useful Links

Travelling in storms, rain and strong wind

Protecting property from flooding

5 tips for staying safe in strong wind

• Protecting your property from damage and other people from injury
• Things you can do before a journey
• Driving safely in strong wind
• Staying safe when you’re at the coast
• Avoiding injury if you are out and about

5 tips for staying safe in heavy rain

• Could your property be at risk of flooding
• Staying safe in flooding
• Is it safe for you to drive?
• What about flood water?
• Thinking about your neighbours