Storm Debi LIVE: Met Workplace points extra ‘hazard to life’ climate warnings because the UK braces for 80mph winds and heavy rain

An Irish postwoman was taken to hospital after being hit by flying particles in County Limerick throughout Storm Debi, based on the postal service.

In a press release, a spokeswoman for An Put up mentioned: ‘Fortunately she was not severely injured.’

An Put up has adjusted schedules as a result of storm and deliveries within the north, midlands, south and east of the nation might be delayed as a consequence of street situations and energy outages.

Storm Debi marks the earliest level in a storm season the letter D has been reached within the alphabet.

Storm seasons run from the beginning of September to the top of the next August.

The Met Workplace started naming storms in 2015.

Earlier than 2023, the earliest month by which the letter D had been reached was December, which occurred in 2015 (Desmond), 2017 (Dylan) and 2018 (Deirdre).

The named storms on this yr’s season to date are Agnes (September 2023), Babet (October), Ciaran (November) and now Debi.

Flooded roads, fallen timber and energy cuts introduced Storm Debi chaos this morning.

Almost 250 properties have been blacked out in Bristol and nearly 230 in Cardiff, with one other 140 dropping their electrical energy in Ross-on-Wye because the gales arrived.

Police in Wiltshire warned that roads passing via wooded areas are like

‘The heavy rain is mixing with the autumn leaves and forming a slush which makes it very tough for tyres to get a grip.

‘For those who drive too quick you can simply slide uncontrolled and crash,’ they mentioned.

Jonathan Vautrey, meteorologist for the Met Workplace, urged individuals to ‘take care earlier than you journey’ as morning rush hour is predicted to be affected.

He mentioned: ‘There might be some heavy rainfall, the potential for flying particles, the potential for disruption to journey and infrastructure in locations.’

Climate warnings have been issued for big elements of the UK, because the storm is forecast to brush throughout Eire earlier than reaching northern England and elements of Wales on Monday, with the potential for 80mph gusts in some areas.

A yellow warning for wind, the bottom stage of alert, might be in place from 4am till 6pm for areas together with Bangor and St Davids in Wales and Manchester, Sheffield and Liverpool in England.

Aberdeenshire in Scotland could have a yellow warning for rain from 10am till 9pm.

Elements of north-east Scotland more likely to see heavy rain have been additionally battered by Storm Babet final month, together with Brechin in Angus, the place tons of of properties needed to be evacuated after the river South Esk breached its banks.

Chief meteorologist Matthew Lehnert mentioned: ‘Storm Debi has developed quickly in a single day and can deliver impacts throughout elements of the UK at present.

‘Due to the actual danger of impacts to elements of County Armagh and County Down this morning and elements of northwest England via a lot of the day we now have issued two amber wind warnings.’

The Met Workplace additionally warned that roads and bridges are more likely to shut, that means longer journey instances and public transport and different cancellations are potential, with street, rail, air and ferry providers to be affected.

Individuals are additionally warned that cuts to energy, cell phone reception, and extra might happen because the storm batters energy and telecommunication strains.

These in coastal areas are warned to avoid the waterfront, with massive waves and seaside materials more likely to be thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts, and close by properties.

An amber climate warning has been issued for elements of north-west England as Storm Debi hits the UK, bringing heavy rain and extreme gale-force winds.

The alert is lively from 10am till 4pm on Monday and covers coastal areas north of Liverpool as much as Whitehaven.

The Met Workplace has warned Brits dwelling in these areas needs to be cautious of strong and disruptive winds with the potential of flying particles.

Injury to buildings and buildings is probably going, and heavy objects equivalent to tiles blown from roofs might current a possible hazard to life.