Storm Henk mapped: UK set to be battered by 80mph winds and heavy rain

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Storm Henk is set to batter the UK with robust winds and heavy rain because the Met Office warned of a hazard to life in components of the nation.

The forecaster warned of gusts of up to 80mph with an amber wind warning issued throughout a lot of the south together with Cardiff, London and Norwich from 10am to 8pm on Tuesday.

A yellow wind warning was additionally put in place between 8am to 9pm on Tuesday, stretching from the tip of Cornwall by means of the Midlands and East Anglia.

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Meanwhile, a yellow rain warning was issued between 5pm on Monday and 9pm on Tuesday for big swathes of the nation with dangers of flooding to properties.

The Met Office added that there was an excellent likelihood energy cuts may happen, with possible harm to buildings, journey disruption and an opportunity of damage or lack of life from flying particles.

Across the nation, there are 130 flood warnings and alerts in place. The Environment Agency urged motorists not to drive by means of water.

Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen mentioned: “Our latest analysis of the forecast shows an increase in the likelihood of very strong wind gusts across parts of southern Wales and England, which is why we have issued this amber warning this morning and named Storm Henk.

“Storm Henk will initially bring very strong winds to the South West of England and southern Wales, with gusts of up to 80mph possible.

“As Storm Henk moves north-eastwards across the south of the UK through Tuesday, the strongest winds will also move eastwards, across the south Midlands, Home Counties and East Anglia through the afternoon and evening.”

It comes after Storm Gerrit ripped by means of the UK final week, wreaking journey chaos throughout the nation in addition to a uncommon supercell thunderstorm that’s believed to have spawned a twister in Greater Manchester.

A serious incident was declared in Tameside after the twister tore roofs and chimneys from properties, shattered home windows and left particles and uprooted timber littered throughout streets.

It prompted requires prime minister Rishi Sunak to name an emergency Cobra assembly “to ensure a swift, robust recovery plan”.

Residents mentioned they’d suffered an “absolute disaster” not like something they’d ever skilled, and described the terrifying noise of the highly effective winds as like “a plane was coming down on the house”.