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strong windheavy rain and Snow Predicting most of britain The Met Office warned on Tuesday that newly named storm “Chandra” would bring weather chaos.
Storm Chandra is expected to bring “very strong winds” that could cause damage to buildings, such as tiles being blown off roofs and flying debris, which could cause life-threatening injuries.
Forecasters also predict the possibility of flood and Travel is blocked in some areasand some important snowfall A higher-lying area spanning northern England and parts of Scotland.
Some weather warning Yellow warnings for rainfall have been issued for south-west England and the east coast of England. Northern Ireland For the wind.
Less severe yellow weather warnings are in place for all of Northern Ireland, wider south-west England and parts of northern England and Scotland.
The Met Office said: “Easterly winds will increase early on Tuesday morning, bringing gusts of 60 to 70mph to eastern and northern Northern Ireland, with gusts reaching 75mph in some coastal areas. Heavy rain will be an additional danger.
“Winds are likely to die down a bit in the early afternoon before increasing again to similar speeds from the southeast in the late afternoon and early evening.”
In coastal areas, large waves could throw beach material onto nearby roads, seafronts and properties, posing a “danger to life”. If you are on the coast, the Met Office advises that you be aware of large waves during stormy weather to stay safe as large waves can sweep you out to sea even from the shore.
The weather service warned coastal residents to be careful walking near cliffs; saying people should know their routes and keep dogs on leashes. In an emergency, they are advised to call 999 for assistance from the Coast Guard.
Extended journey times and flight cancellations are expected to affect road, rail, air and ferry services and result in some road and bridge closures.
Driving in these hazardous conditions is not recommended, and forecasters recommend staying indoors if possible to avoid injuries from the high winds.
If driving cannot be avoided, you must take safety precautions such as: drive slowly to minimize the impact of gusty winds, be aware of high-side vehicles and caravans on exposed roads, overtake with caution and give more space than usual to cyclists, motorcyclists, trucks and buses.
Three weather warnings were issued on Monday, including a yellow alert for rainfall in Northern Ireland, London and south-east England, south-west England, Wales and the West Midlands. A further yellow warning has been issued for southwest England.