Storm Bella will bring severe gales and heavy rain on Boxing Day night, with 70mph gales and severe flooding, the Met Office has warned.
Coastal locations are expected to feel the full ferocity of the winds and further downpours are expected overnight, with damage to buildings, flying debris, severe flooding, and power cuts expected.
A Yellow warning of wind has been issued from 15:00hrs on Sat 26 December To 12:00hrs on Sun 27 December
Very windy weather is expected for parts of England, Wales and the far south of Scotland, leading to disruption to transport and utilities.
Yellow warning of rain from 18:00hrs on Sat 26 December to 09:00hrs on Sun 27 December
Heavy rain combined with strong winds may lead to some disruption and flooding in places.
– There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
– There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
– Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
– Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
– There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
– There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads
