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Storm Chandra forecast to bring snow, strong winds and heavy rain to UK

Storm Chandra will bring gusts up to 80 mph, heavy rain causing flooding, and up to 20 cm of snow on higher ground, with multiple amber and yellow warnings issued.

  • Storm Chandra hit the UK on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that caused travel disruption amid multiple weather warnings.
  • The Met Office warned of unusually strong easterly gusts on Tuesday, with rivers rising after earlier heavy rain, raising flood warnings in Ottery St Mary.
  • Flooding forced closures of key roads and disrupted regional rail services on Tuesday, with firefighters rescuing people from 25 vehicles and images posted by Axminster Fire Station.
  • Airlines cancelled flights serving Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Heathrow, Manchester and others on Tuesday, while the Humber Bridge and M48 Severn Crossing faced vehicle restrictions.
  • The Environment Agency advised residents to check its website for flooding updates, as more than 100 flood warnings remain in place across England on Tuesday.
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The Irish Sun broke the news in Ireland on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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