Severe Storm Bram: Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain Warnings Issued
Severe Storm Bram is set to impact the UK, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain across parts of Wales and south-west England. These warnings are effective from 18:00 GMT on Monday until 18:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Expected Rainfall and Flooding Risks
The forecast predicts widespread rainfall ranging from 20-40mm (0.8-1.6 inches). Higher elevations, particularly Dartmoor and regions of Wales, may see up to 80mm (3.2 inches). Some exposed hills could even experience up to 100mm (3.9 inches), increasing the risk of localized flooding.
Additional Warnings Across the UK
- North-west England: Rain warning from midnight to 15:00 GMT on Tuesday.
- Central Scotland: Rain warning from 06:00 to 12:00 GMT on Tuesday.
In the Cumbrian hills, up to 80mm (3.2 inches) of rain is anticipated, potentially leading to flooding. The main rain will move northeast throughout Tuesday, but rain and strong winds are expected to persist, especially in Scotland, into Wednesday.
Storm Naming and History
Storm Bram is notable as the first storm named by the UK Met Office since Storm Amy. The storm naming system in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands follows an alphabetical order. Following Bram, the next storm will be named Chandra, should it have medium or high impacts.
This follows a series of storms in recent months, including Storm Benjamin and Storm Claudia, which were named by France and Spain, respectively. The ongoing severe weather highlights the importance of preparedness for potential flooding and damaging winds across affected areas.
