Storm Isha isn’t messing around this weekend (Picture: Rex / Metro.co.uk)
Storm Isha is set to batter the UK with devastating ‘danger to life’ 80mph winds and torrential rain.
Multiple weather warnings have been issued across the entire country with alarming satellite footage showing the storm hurtling full steam ahead across the Atlantic.
The brutal weather front formed off the east coast of the US and is sweeping in towards Britain’s west coast.
Brutal conditions will wreak havoc with four days of misery on the cards, according to forecasters.
Here’s a look at where and when the storm will hit and the different Met Office weather warnings that are in place.
Where will Storm Isha hit?
In short, the whole of the UK is going to suffer the wrath of Isha. But some areas will of course be more severely affected than others.
Two severe amber weather warnings for wind have been issued for England along the west coast and northern areas, as well as the whole of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Yellow warnings for rain and wind cover the whole of Britain.
The first effects of Storm Isha will be felt in the early hours of Sunday morning as rain and wind warnings come into effect.
Here’s a look at what time and which regions are affected. Strap in, because there are a lot of weather warnings in place (eight from Sunday onwards).
Yellow rain warning for northern England: Midnight on Sunday to 6am on Monday
Yellow rain warning for Wales: 6am on Sunday to 6am on Monday
Yellow wind warning for whole of the UK: Noon on Sunday until noon on Monday
Yellow rain warning for central and north west Scotland: 3pm to 11.59pm on Sunday
Amber wind warning for south west and northern England, Wales, central and southern Scotland and Northern Ireland: 6pm on Sunday to 9am on Monday
Amber wind warning for northern Scotland: 9pm on Sunday to 9am on Monday
Amber wind warning for south east England: Midnight until 9am on Monday
Yellow wind warning for northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland: 4pm on Tuesday until noon on Wednesday
Is Storm Isha dangerous?
For areas covered by the amber wind alerts, the Met Office has warned that flying debris could result in a danger to life.
Damage to buildings and homes is possible, with roofs blown off and power lines brought down, it says.
Roads, bridges and railway lines may close, with delays and cancellations to bus, train, ferry services and flights.
Power cuts could occur and affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage, while there is potential for large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties.
Areas affected by yellow weather warnings could see flooding to some homes and businesses while power supplies are likely to be brought down.
Driving conditions are expected to be difficult across the UK due to spray and flooding on the roads.
The Met Office has warned of a danger to life from huge waves and flying debris amid high speed winds and heavy downpours (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)
What has the Met Office said?
The Met Office has said the entire country can expect strong winds on Sunday, while certain areas will have the double whammy of rain.
‘Amber and yellow severe weather warnings have been issued as Storm Isha approaches the UK on Sunday, in what will be a widely windy day for the UK,’ a spokesman said.
‘Many places are likely to see gusts of 50-60mph, even inland. Near coasts there will be widespread gusts of 60-70mph, possibly reaching 80 mph in a few places.’
Chief meteorologist Dan Suri said: ‘The areas of particular concern are reflected by a large amber severe weather warning which covers Northern Ireland, central and southern Scotland, Wales, much of northern England as well as south-western parts of England.
‘In these regions we could see gusts frequently between 50-60mph and even up to 80mph in exposed coastal locations.
‘As the storm starts to move away on Monday morning very strong winds will also develop in the far south-east of England, bringing the risk of 70-80mph gusts here too in the early hours of Monday morning.
‘Storm Isha will bring a disruptive spell of weather to the UK with strong winds across the whole country. Heavy rain will cause additional hazards, particularly in the west.
‘A number of severe weather warnings for rain have also been issued. Keep up to date with the Met Office warnings and pay close attention to guidance from your local authority.’
