An impending storm named Bram is poised to unleash travel disruptions and potential flooding across the UK shortly, as the Met Office issues critical amber weather warnings affecting 17 regions.
Between midnight and 10 am on Tuesday, Cornwall and Devon are bracing for significant disturbances, with the forecast indicating a high likelihood of flooding for homes and businesses. Similarly, South Wales is on alert, with 11 areas – Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, and Torfaen – at risk.
In the northwestern part of Scotland, fierce winds reaching speeds of up to 90mph are anticipated in Na h-Eileanan Siar, Highland, and Argyll and Bute.
The weather forecast for different regions is as follows:
– Highlands & Eilean Siar: Na h-Eileanan Siar, Highland.
– Strathclyde: Argyll and Bute.
The evening and overnight weather outlook suggests mostly cloudy conditions with isolated showers tapering off. The night is expected to be predominantly dry with clear intervals, although heavy rain is projected to move in from the south towards morning. Temperatures may drop to a minimum of 2°C.
Tuesday is forecasted to bring cloudy skies with heavy rain spreading northwards in the morning. A brief dry spell may occur in the afternoon, but heavy rain is projected to return later in the day. Storm Bram is expected to usher in strong gales, particularly in the northwest, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 12°C.
Looking ahead to Wednesday to Friday, the weather is set to remain cloudy with showers or prolonged periods of rain accompanied by strong winds. Thursday and Friday are likely to see a mix of occasional rain, dry intervals, and breezy conditions.
Dan Suri, the Chief Forecaster at the Met Office, states, “Storm Bram will bring about a spell of very wet and windy weather, with powerful winds and heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding, especially on already saturated ground. In northwest Scotland, gusts of up to 90 mph may be recorded within the Amber wind warning zone. Across Wales, southwest England, and Northern Ireland, gusts of 50-60 mph, possibly reaching 70 mph in certain areas, are expected. Additionally, Storm Bram may bring heavy rainfall, with the potential for up to 100mm over elevated terrain in southern Wales and parts of Devon. Stay updated with the latest forecasts and local flood warnings from your environmental agency.”
The Met Office has issued safety guidelines in preparation for Storm Bram, particularly focused on strong and disruptive winds expected in northwest Scotland on Tuesday night. Residents are advised to stay informed and exercise caution.