Met Office forecasts 'blustery' rain across country after Storm Isha chaos

22 January 2024 , 06:30

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People were blown about in central London on Sunday afternoon (Image: Jeff Moore)

The Met Office has forecast blustery showers this morning, as the UK reels from Storm Isha.

The remnants of Isha should start to clear by the afternoon, giving way to some sunny spells with highs of 10C in the Southeast. The Met Office's amber weather warnings for wind ended at 6am on Monday morning, although there are yellow weather warnings on Tuesday evening for most of the UK.

Storm Isha made landfall in the UK and Republic of Ireland last night, with wind speeds topping 90mph in Wales and Scotland. Travel chaos ensued, with flights cancelled in Bristol and Scotland, while rail operators across the nation were limited to 50mph.

The Met Office posted on X last night: "There will be plenty of blustery showers to start on Monday, these heaviest in the north and west. Remaining windy for all, although easing a little in the south later. Some sunny spells in the southeast, but still feeling chilly with northwesterly winds."

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The Southeast could see 10C on Monday, while the north remains chilly

Short bursts heavier rain were forecast in the Northwest of England and Scotland as we head into Monday evening, according to Ventusky weather maps. It could lead to powerful thunderstorms with up to 3mm of rainfall dropping within three hours. But, the sun should eventually push through the rainclouds - particularly in the south - bringing milder temperatures after last week's Arctic deep freeze.

Kent and Sussex were forecast to reach double-figures on the thermometer by mid-afternoon, whereas the north of Scotland still faces near-freezing temperatures. The Met Office added: "Rain soon clearing from the southeast leaving a generally brighter day with sunny spells. However, the gales will only slowly ease, and blustery showers will affect the north and west."

Passengers at Euston station, London, following train delays as Storm Isha brought severe disruption to rail services (PA)

After a milder evening, the UK will once again be under a Met Office weather warning for wind. The yellow warning encompasses the whole of Northern Ireland and Scotland, and northern England. It's due to last from 4pm on Tuesday until midday on Wednesday.

The warning read: "A spell of strong west or southwesterly winds is likely to affect Northern Ireland, north Wales, northern England and much of Scotland from Tuesday evening. Winds are likely to gust 50-60mph.

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"There is potential for winds to gusts 60-70mph in a few places, although it is not yet clear where the most likely location for the stronger winds is at this time. Further updates to this warning are likely in the coming days."

Matt Atherton