Storm Chandra map reveals worst-hit spot in England as amber warning issued

PARTS of the UK have been put on alert as Storm Chandra closes in on the country, with the worst-hit spots across England revealed in a new map.

Amber and yellow alerts have been issued across many regions of England, amid fears that storm winds could reach 80mph.

Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset alongside Northern Ireland will be the worst-hit, with an amber alert in place for Monday and Tuesday.

Strong winds and heavy rain are expected to blast the alert areas, particularly around Belfast and Ballycastle, while snow is predicted in other regions.

Winds are predicted to range between 60mph and 80mph over the next 24 hours.

The Met Office has recommended people stay away from the sea in Northern Ireland, as risks of injury and danger to life are heightened from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties.

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Other parts of the country have also been placed under yellow alerts, including the southern half of London.

Met Office Chief Forecaster, Paul Gundersen said Brits should expect flooding and damaging winds on Monday afternoon, lasting into Tuesday.

“Initially strong winds will impact the Isles of Scilly, western Cornwall and southwest Wales which are still vulnerable after Storm Goretti, gusts of 70 to 80mph are possible here,” he said.

Yellow alerts for rain and snow are in place for the northern part of England, particularly the Pennines, as well as southern, central and northern Scotland.

“As Chandra interacts with colder air further north snow becomes a hazard, with 10-20cm of snow possibly accumulating over higher ground in the Pennines, southern Scotland and the Highlands,” Mr Gundersen added.

Southwest England and Wales are also under yellow alerts for rain and wind, with experts fearing danger to life from flying debris.

The Met Office has warned that landslides are possible in prone areas.

Mr Gundersen urged the public to stay up to date with the forecasts for any warnings.