Amber Met Office weather warning issued

Amber Met Office Weather Warning issued for the following regions:

• East Midlands
• East of England
• London & South East England
• South West England
• Wales
• West Midlands

Storm Henk will bring a spell of very strong winds, causing disruption to travel and utilities.

• Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
• Some roads and bridges likely to close
• Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
• Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life
• There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties

Valid from 10:00 on Tuesday, 2 January 2024 until 20:00 on Tuesday, 2 January 2024.

Issued by the Met Office at 08:56 on Tuesday, 2 January 2024

For more details please go to: 
https://hazardmanager.metoffice.gov.uk 
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

For enquiries regarding this warning, please contact the Met Office Weather Desk 

• Phone: 0370 900 0100
• Email: enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk