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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Chris Slater

Storm Claudio to bring heavy rain and strong winds as weather warning in place

Wet and gusty conditions are expected to linger as much of the nation continues to feel the fallout Storm Claudio. The French storm, which battered parts of the country this week, brought plenty of wind and rain for the UK on Tuesday, with the Met Office warning much of the same is forecast for Wednesday.

A yellow warning for rain is in place for southern Scotland from 10am until 6pm and Northern Ireland from 8am until 3pm. Those affected are urged to be aware of potential travel disruption and flooding as a result of the forecast downpours.

A yellow warning for wind has also been in force from 7am with strong winds of up to 65mph expected to affect Irish Sea coastal areas on Wednesday, before spreading to parts of northern England.

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