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The UK is preparing for the arrival of Storm Chandra, which is expected to bring severe weather conditions, including strong winds and heavy rainfall. The storm, named by the UK Met Office, is set to impact the region on Tuesday and marks the third significant storm this month following Goretti and Ingrid, both of which caused considerable damage and disruption earlier in January. Chandra is predicted to carry a combination of persistent heavy rain alongside gales, with possible severe gales affecting exposed coastal areas.
In anticipation of these conditions, the Met Office has issued several weather warnings. An amber wind warning has been put into effect for eastern parts of Northern Ireland, starting at 5 a.m. on Tuesday and remaining until 9 p.m. that same day. Strong coastal gales with gusts reaching up to 75 mph (120 km/h) are expected, which could lead to large waves overtopping sea defenses such as walls and promenades. Alongside this, an amber warning predicting heavy rain has been issued for south-west England, lasting from 5 p.m. on Monday through to 9 a.m. Tuesday. Rainfall amounts in this region are expected to range from 30 to 50 mm generally, with as much as 60 to 80 mm in higher terrain, especially around south Dartmoor, increasing the likelihood of flooding due to already saturated ground.
Additional yellow warnings, which denote less severe but still significant weather, cover several parts of the UK. These include persistent rain and the risk of flooding in Northern Ireland from noon Monday until early evening, widespread rainfall in south-west England and Wales from mid-afternoon Monday through Tuesday morning, as well as rainfall expected across south-east England and further damaging winds in Northern Ireland during Tuesday. These warnings highlight the varied but widespread nature of the weather hazards linked with Storm Chandra.
Regarding the naming of Storm Chandra, the process involves cooperation between the UK Met Office and meteorological agencies in Ireland and the Netherlands. A storm receives a name when it is forecast to produce “medium” or “high” impacts, primarily due to wind, but sometimes considering rain or snow. The current storm season’s list began in October with Amy, followed by Bram in December 2025. Chandra is the third named storm of this season, with upcoming names including Dave, Eddie, and Fionnuala. This structured approach helps raise public awareness and preparedness for significant weather events across the region
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