Please see attached Amber Weather warning from the Met Office. This is in effect from from 10:00 on Tuesday, 2 January 2024 until 20:00 on Tuesday, 2 January 2024
You should consider any impacts on your Service Delivery or Communities that you support.
Highlights
Amber Met Office Weather Warning issued.
- Wind
For the following regions:
- East Midlands
- East of England
- London & South East England
- South West England
- Wales
- West Midlands
Storm Henk will bring a spell of very strong winds, causing disruption to travel and utilities.
- Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
- Some roads and bridges likely to close
- Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
- Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life
- There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
- Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties
Valid from 10:00 on Tuesday, 2 January 2024 until 20:00 on Tuesday, 2 January 2024
Issued by the Met Office at 08:56 on Tuesday, 2 January 2024
For more details please go to:
https://hazardmanager.metoffice.gov.uk
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings