This storm will impact the region with heavy snow, torrential rain, and dangerously high winds, creating a wide range of challenges for residents, commuters, and businesses.
Friday, January 24: Key Weather Details
Timeframe: Early hours (3am to 12pm)
Cloudy skies transitioning to heavy rain and snow in higher places.
Impacts:
- Disrupted road and rail travel.
- Hazardous driving conditions, especially in rural and hilly areas.
- Temperature: 2°C rising to 4°C, with a feels-like temperature of -4°C.
Peak Wind Gusts:
- Inland: 70-80 mph.
- Coastal areas: Up to 90 mph.
Wind Warning (Amber):
- Power outages due to falling trees and damaged power lines.
- Structural damage to buildings, including roofs and fences.
- Danger to life from flying debris.
Saturday, January 25: Recovery and Improvement
Morning and Afternoon: Sunny intervals with light winds.
Temperature: A high of 4°C, but it will feel colder (-4°C early in the day).
Chance of Precipitation: Less than 10% for most of the day.
Evening: Partly cloudy with potential light showers overnight, dropping to 1°C, with a feels-like temperature of -3°C.
Sunday, January 26: Lingering Impacts
Cloudy with light rain increasing throughout the day, temperature: 3-4°C, feeling like -1°C, with wind gusts reaching 42mph by the afternoon.
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Safety Advice: How to Prepare
- Secure loose items such as bins, garden furniture, and trampolines.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to prevent damage from power surges.
- Preparing for Power Outages
- Have essentials ready, including torches, batteries, warm clothing, a charged power pack for mobile phones, and a battery-operated radio.
Travel Tips
- Avoid non-essential travel, especially in exposed areas.
- Carry an emergency kit in your car:
- Warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, an ice scraper, a warning triangle, and a phone charger.
- Allow extra time for your journey and drive cautiously in snow and strong winds.
Coastal and Outdoor Safety
- Avoid coastal paths, beaches, and cliffs during the storm to avoid large waves and debris.
- If walking near cliffs, stay back from edges and keep pets on leads.
- Community Support
- Check on vulnerable neighbours or relatives who may need assistance.
