Storm Ali Latest: DANGER TO LIFE threat issued as 80mph winds RAGE towards Britain
STORM ALI is to bring torrential rain, flying debris and gale force winds of up to 80mph as Britain braces itself for sever weather that will bring “danger to life”.
Storm Ali: Met Office warns of 80mph winds
The storm is gunning across the Atlantic and is set to engulf the whole country in chaos when it hits Britain’s shores.
Met Office forecasters have this morning warned of severe danger as the Atlantic storm heads towards Britain, bringing dangerous wet weather and whipping winds to parts of the country.
Travel disruption, power cuts, damage to buildings and the risk of flying debris are expected as the windy weather inches closer to our shores, with the threat of injuries becoming ever more likely. A severe amber weather alert is in place.
A Met Office spokesman said: "Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life."
Falling tiles and buildings damaged by trees are expected to make up the dangerous projectiles.
Meanwhile, commuters have been told to expect severe disruption to their journeys, with road, rail and air travel routes likely to be affected throughout the day.
The North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland are forecast to bear the brunt of the storm, with Amber warnings in place until 5pm on Wednesday.
Parts of northern England and Wales are on alert, with the threat of flooding caused by torrential rainfall expected to hit homes and businesses.
Around 40mm-60mm of rain is expected throughout the country, while parts of Wales and Cumbria could see dangerous level of ground water reaching 80-100mm deep.
Sky Weather’s Isobel Lang said on Wednesday morning: "The weather does not look like settling down for a while yet with a series of Atlantic depressions set to sweep across the country.
"Thursday's depression is more likely to be a rain-maker with the potential for some local flooding, and another deep low is due over the weekend."
In coastal areas, large waves could affect seafronts and properties.
Adam Reid, service delivery manager for Scotland at train operator LNER, tweeted: “We'll be keeping a close eye on Storm Ali.
“If we could ask that ensure any trampolines and garden furniture are secured so they don't blow onto railway lines.”
Meteorologist Bonnie Diamond said Thursday would see more heavy rainfall, with yellow warnings for flooding on roads in Wales put in place.
Mrs Diamond said: "Moving into Thursday we will see widespread heavy and persistent rain which looks set to change to sunshine and showers on Friday, before becoming more settled on Saturday."