Storm Isha, Amber ⚠️

[Mcconnor8]

Just now, Ross90 said:

Gusts seem to be increasing again after staying relatively steady for the last 3-4 hrs. Frequent gusts into the 50s now occasionally nearing 60mph.

Will probably peak around midnight for you, could well see 70-80 mph gusts.

[MAF]

For those struggling to keep up (like me) here is a sit rep from 2100

It's 21:00 GMT and we're three hours into a 12-hour Met Office amber alert for high winds affecting basically the whole of the country. Here's a rundown of what's happened so far:

Storm Isha has hit across the UK - winds reaching 90mph were recorded in isolated areas of Wales and Scotland.

Electricity companies have reported cuts to thousands of homes across the country - including 5,000 in the north-west of England, 2,000 in Wales and several hundred in Cornwall.

ScotRail cancelled all of its services at 7pm and said they would not resume until after rush hour on Monday.

Other rail operators cancelled services and National Rail imposed a 50pmh limit on most still running.

In London, the last Avanti West Coast service left at 18:15 and only went as far as Wolverhampton.

Belfast Airport cancelled all flights to Britain shortly before the amber alert came into force at 18:00. Other airports in the north cancelled flights, and many services were delayed.

Cumbria said it was on standby for a "major incident" and the potential for damage, disruption and flooding.

Airports in the south-east of England were less severely affected, with Virgin Atlantic saying it had not yet cancelled any services from Heathrow - but landing conditions have been difficult.

One person has been injured by falling debris in Belfast.

Courtesy BBC

[Scuba steve]

Just now, MAF said:

For those struggling to keep up (like me) here is a sit rep from 2100

It's 21:00 GMT and we're three hours into a 12-hour Met Office amber alert for high winds affecting basically the whole of the country. Here's a rundown of what's happened so far:

Storm Isha has hit across the UK - winds reaching 90mph were recorded in isolated areas of Wales and Scotland.

Electricity companies have reported cuts to thousands of homes across the country - including 5,000 in the north-west of England, 2,000 in Wales and several hundred in Cornwall.

ScotRail cancelled all of its services at 7pm and said they would not resume until after rush hour on Monday.

Other rail operators cancelled services and National Rail imposed a 50pmh limit on most still running.

In London, the last Avanti West Coast service left at 18:15 and only went as far as Wolverhampton.

Belfast Airport cancelled all flights to Britain shortly before the amber alert came into force at 18:00. Other airports in the north cancelled flights, and many services were delayed.

Cumbria said it was on standby for a "major incident" and the potential for damage, disruption and flooding.

Airports in the south-east of England were less severely affected, with Virgin Atlantic saying it had not yet cancelled any services from Heathrow - but landing conditions have been difficult.

One person has been injured by falling debris in Belfast.

Courtesy BBC

Apparently the A590 is closed not sure if weather related or accident 

[Billi Rubin]

gusts have calmed down here only in the high teens now

[Wold Topper]

Power came back on and then off again! House alarms are the back drop to the howling wind.

[MAF]

1 minute ago, Scuba steve said:

Apparently the A590 is closed not sure if weather related or accident 

Quote

Location The A590 westbound between the A5074 and the junction with the A592

Reason Road traffic collision

Status Currently Active

Time To Clear The event is expected to clear between 21:45 and 22:00 on 21 January 2024

Return To Normal Normal traffic conditions are expected between 21:45 and 22:00 on 21 January 2024

Previous Reason Following an earlier accident

 

[sunnijim]

Highest gusts so far.

Capel Curig, Wales: 90mph

Loftus, North Yorkshire: 76mph

Killowen, Northern Ireland: 76mph

Mumbles, Wales, 75mph

Emley Moor, West Yorkshire, 75mph

North Wyke, Devon, 74mph

 

[Mcconnor8]

1 minute ago, sunnijim said:

Highest gusts so far.

Capel Curig, Wales: 90mph

Loftus, North Yorkshire: 76mph

Killowen, Northern Ireland: 76mph

Mumbles, Wales, 75mph

Emley Moor, West Yorkshire, 75mph

North Wyke, Devon, 74mph

 

Think there's a good chance quite a few sites in Scotland beat these in the early hours from 12-3

[mac_]

Absolute beast of a storm here in County Antrim, worst in years.

Reminds me of the 1998 boxing day storm.

[SnowJon]

Some really ferocious gusts here at the moment - the windows are actually vibrating which I haven't seen before.

[Zenarcher]

Pressure here got down to 964.8mb at 9.10pm and it's now rising to 965.5mb. We've had gusts around 40 to 50mph all evening, but according to the forecast, it will get worse over the next few hours.

[matty40s]

 

Edited January 21 by matty40s

[Lauren]

Guys, a further reminder to keep it civil and please just report any posts you feel are out of order.

[Mcconnor8]

Think we will see higher gusts over the next couple of hours in Central and Eastern areas as this large area of rain moves over the country.

[matty40s]

10 minutes ago, Scuba steve said:

Apparently the A590 is closed not sure if weather related or accident 

Flooding occuring as well as accident.

Edited January 21 by matty40s

[mountain shadow]

This storm is a monster.

Really feels like the windows are going to come in.

 

[booferking]

This storm is as bad as I've seen in a life time.

[Tommytomtom]

1 minute ago, Mcconnor8 said:

Think we will see higher gusts over the next couple of hours in Central and Eastern areas as this large area of rain moves over the country.

Came over Leicestershire and where i am it didnt do much. Our loudest gusts were 90 mins ago. Seems to be fizzling out in these parts. 

[matty40s]

Just now, Tommytomtom said:

Came over Leicestershire and where i am it didnt do much. Our loudest gusts were 90 mins ago. Seems to be fizzling out in these parts. 

The best is yet to arrive...

[Minnizi]

Some pretty strong gusts here on the wirral. Iv not heard it this bad in awhile. Some homes without power on the local news page

[ForeverPomeroysnow]

Been a long time since I have heard/felt wind like this, feels like the roof is going to lift and the windows rattling away, power on and off like mad as well.

[john mac1]

Just now, ForeverPomeroysnow said:

Been a long time since I have heard/felt wind like this, feels like the roof is going to lift and the windows rattling away, power on and off like mad as well.

Let’s hope for your sake that it doesn’t !!

[booferking]

6 minutes ago, mac_ said:

Absolute beast of a storm here in County Antrim, worst in years.

Reminds me of the 1998 boxing day storm.

This i concur not just as bad yet  i worked for NIE then was 3 weeks putting electricity back on again after the 1998 storm.

[This Moody Sky]

First casualty at my place. Must have left the window ajar by accident, when cooking earlier. Heard an almighty bang...

[MAF]

Lets not forget the Met O warnings are for 12 hours duration, so any lulls may be short lived as there are still a few more hours before things abate a bit uk wide.