A yellow weather warning has been issued for the South West with Storm Herminia following the destructive path of Storm Éowyn. The Met Office issued a new yellow rain warning for the region this morning (Monday, January 27), which will remain in place until 10am on Tuesday, January 28.
Additionally, a wind warning is in effect from 6am today until 6am tomorrow. The Met Office has cautioned that "heavy, blustery showers and possible thunderstorms will lead to some flooding continuing to affect roads."
It also warned that "strong and gusty winds may bring some disruption", with public transport delays and potential short term power losses expected.
"The strong winds will drive in a succession of showers, some of them heavy, through Monday and Monday night, before slowly easing during Tuesday morning. With the ground so wet, these are likely to produce or sustain some flooding impacts, primarily affecting road travel. Additional hazards could include further lightning strikes, and hail making road conditions dangerous," the Met Office said.
There is a risk of homes and businesses being flooded, as well as disruptions to power and transport due to the weather conditions.
Thousands across the south west lost power due to Storm Éowyn, with gusts of wind reaching up to 83mph recorded in Berry Head, Devon, on Sunday morning. In South Somerset, residents were evacuated from their homes and taken to safety at a temporary refuge centre.
The Met Office is urging the public to "check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit" due to forecasted weather conditions that have earned a yellow warning because of "a medium likelihood and a low impact."
