London, January 26, 2026 – The Europe Today: A powerful storm, named Storm Chandra by the Met Office, is forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and snowfall to large parts of the United Kingdom on Tuesday, raising concerns over flooding and travel disruption, media reports said.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for rain in South West England, effective Monday and Tuesday, while yellow rain warnings cover wider areas including London, the South East, the South West, as well as parts of Wales and Northern Ireland on Monday.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate further on Tuesday as Storm Chandra intensifies. An amber wind warning has been issued for Northern Ireland, where gusts of 60 to 70 mph are expected, potentially reaching 75 mph along some coastal areas.
According to the Met Office, “Storm Chandra will bring persistent rain, heavy at times, later on Monday and overnight, before gradually clearing north-eastwards on Tuesday morning.” The agency warned of 30–50 mm of rainfall widely, with 60–80 mm in higher ground areas, particularly south Dartmoor.
“Falling on saturated ground, this is likely to lead to flooding and disruption, especially on Tuesday morning. Strong south-easterly winds are also expected,” the Met Office added.
In addition, yellow alerts are in place for rain and snow in parts of Scotland, the Midlands, the North East and North West of England, and Yorkshire. London, the South East and South West, along with parts of Wales, have also been advised to prepare for further rainfall on Tuesday.
The Met Office has urged residents to remain vigilant for potential flooding, transport delays and cancellations, power cuts, and landslides in areas prone to severe weather.
