Storm Jocelyn LIVE: Travel chaos as 97mph winds hit UK and search launched at sea

The Met Office has issued climate warnings for swathes of the UK on Wednesday, as Storm Jocelyn continues to wreak havoc on the UK

An amber warning for northern Scotland expired this morning, however massive elements of the UK are nonetheless impacted by a yellow warning for wind.

Central and jap Scotland, northern England, Yorkshire and some elements of the midlands will probably be affected by sturdy winds till 3pm as we speak.

The Met Office warned that energy cuts, harm to buildings and a hazard to life could also be doable as elements of the nation noticed wind gusts as much as 97mph on Tuesday.

Pictures from UK prepare stations present deserted platforms as rail corporations are pressured to cancel providers amid stormy climate.

Rail providers to and from Scotland have been suspended till at least midday as we speak, with Network Rail Scotland saying it had handled incidents of flooding, fallen bushes and a shed roof blowing onto a excessive wall above a monitor on Tuesday night.

Avanti West Coast additionally advised passengers to not journey north of Preston till at least midday on Wednesday.

Martin Thomson, nationwide operations supervisor for resilience at Transport Scotland, stated: “Across the wider network, we can expect to see more delays and cancellations with ferries, flights and rail into Wednesday morning.”

As Britain wakes as much as yet one more day of stormy climate, the Met Office’s outlook seems barely extra optimistic as the day goes on.

Here’s the forecaster’s newest forecast for as we speak:

A day of sunny spells and blustery showers, although the south will probably be primarily dry. Winds progressively easing from the south as Storm Jocelyn strikes away from the UK. Turning cloudy from the southwest later with patchy mild rain.

Light winds and clear skies with a frost possible within the north and east. Cloud and outbreaks of principally mild rain transferring northeast from southwest England.

The coastguard launched a search on Tuesday night following studies of an individual within the sea in Porthcawl, south Wales.

The alarm was raised simply earlier than 6pm however after a number of hours of looking within the treacherous circumstances, the search was suspended within the early hours of Wednesday.

Rescue providers stated a choice on additional motion could be made at first mild.

HM Coastguard stated rescue groups from Porthcawl, Port Talbot, Llantwit Major and Llansteffan. They have been joined by an HM Coastguard helicopter from St Athan and the RNLI’s all-weather lifeboats from Mumbles and Barry Dock.

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Storm Jocelyn has introduced contemporary journey disruption to a lot of the UK as wind gusts attain 97mph.

Rail providers to and from Scotland have been suspended till at least midday as we speak, with Network Rail Scotland saying it had handled incidents of flooding, fallen bushes and a shed roof blowing onto a excessive wall above a monitor on Tuesday night.

Avanti West Coast additionally advised passengers to not journey north of Preston till at least midday on Wednesday.

Martin Thomson, nationwide operations supervisor for resilience at Transport Scotland, stated: “Across the wider network, we can expect to see more delays and cancellations with ferries, flights and rail into Wednesday morning.”

On the roads, drivers have additionally been dealing with extreme disruption. The Queen Elizabeth II bridge at the Dartford Crossing, M48 Severn Bridge and A66 in County Durham and Cumbria have been closed on account of excessive winds.

The M1 was additionally closed in each instructions to high-sided autos at Junction 34 for Sheffield, in keeping with Traffic England.

Air journey has not escaped the wrath of the stormy climate both, with eight flights cancelled at Dublin Airport and 4 at Glasgow Airport on Tuesday night.

The UK has recorded winds gusting to 97mph this morning throughout Storm Jocelyn, considerably larger speeds than what the Met Office had forecast.

The highest wind pace recorded within the UK was in Capel Curig in Wales, at 97mph, whereas different areas skilled wind gusts of round 70mph, the Met Office stated.

Earlier, the forecaster predicted most 80mph wind gusts for Storm Jocelyn.

Apart from prepare and flight delays, commuters are additionally being requested to keep away from highway journey this morning as a number of routes have been closed on account of Storm Jocelyn.

The M48 Severn Bridge and A66 in County Durham and Cumbria have been closed on account of excessive winds, with the Humber Bridge, A19 Tees Flyover and the Woodhead Pass in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire closed to high-sided autos.

In Scotland, the A76 was closed in each instructions between Skelmorlie and Largs on account of water breaking over the sea wall.

RAC spokesperson Alice Simpson stated: “With so much heavy rainfall and debris on the roads, driving conditions will be very challenging, especially across northern parts of the country where the weather is at its worst.

“Visibility will probably be severely lowered because of the spray from lorries and different massive autos, and the quantity of water on the roads will improve stopping distances.

“We urge drivers to consider postponing their journeys in these areas if at all possible.

“We additionally recommend drivers keep away from parking beneath or close to to bushes.”

More travel chaos is expected as passengers try to reach work this morning after the arrival of Storm Jocelyn, which is bringing brought disruptive winds gusting at around 80mph just days after Storm Isha.

Roads as well as train and flight services are already impacted and commuters were warned to check for cancellations and delays before beginning their journey.

Eight flights were cancelled at Dublin Airport and four at Glasgow Airport yesterday evening, while train services in Scotland were suspended from 7pm on Tuesday until midday today.

Martin Thomson, national operations manager for resilience at Transport Scotland, said: “Across the broader community, we will count on to see extra delays and cancellations with ferries, flights and rail from Tuesday into Wednesday morning.”

Liam Sumpter, route director for Network Rail Scotland, said Storm Isha caused “an enormous quantity of injury” and teams have been working “across the clock” to remove fallen tress and debris, and repair damaged infrastructure.

He went on: “While we’re persevering with to reopen routes when it’s secure to take action, we sadly count on much more disruption within the coming days as Storm Jocelyn arrives in Scotland.