Storm Jocelyn has unleashed chaos across the United Kingdom, prompting widespread cancellations of flights and suspension of train services.
The Met Office warns that the worst of the weather is yet to come, with the storm expected to peak in the early hours of Wednesday, potentially extending travel disruptions into rush hour.
On Tuesday evening, Dublin Airport witnessed the cancellation of eight flights, while Glasgow Airport had to cancel four. Train services in Scotland were brought to a standstill from 7 pm, and drivers were cautioned to defer their journeys as the storm gathered strength.
In a dramatic incident, a search is underway in Porthcawl, South Wales, following reports of an individual in the sea just before 6 pm on Tuesday.
HM Coastguard, along with rescue teams and lifeboats, is diligently combing the area, grappling with challenging conditions to locate and aid the person in distress.
Major transportation routes have also been severely impacted, with closures affecting key locations due to high winds.
The M48 Severn Bridge and A66 in County Durham and Cumbria have been shut down, along with the Humber Bridge, A19 Tees Flyover, and Woodhead Pass in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, all closed to high-sided vehicles.
In Scotland, the A76 faced closure between Skelmorlie and Largs in both directions due to water breaching the sea wall.
The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings for wind that cover a substantial portion of the UK. Additionally, yellow warnings for rain have been issued for parts of western and southern Scotland, as well as north-west England.
The storm is projected to unleash its fiercest winds, reaching speeds of up to 80 mph, between 3 am and 7 am on Wednesday. The aftermath of Storm Jocelyn follows closely on the heels of Storm Isha, which tragically claimed two lives and left another person seriously injured.
Power cuts are affecting thousands of residents, and flooding has become a grim reality in parts of York, exacerbating the challenges faced by communities already grappling with the aftermath of Storm Isha.
As emergency services work tirelessly to manage the fallout from Jocelyn, the nation braces itself for the potentially prolonged impact of the storm. The Met Office advises residents to stay vigilant, heed warnings, and take necessary precautions as the storm progresses.
As the UK battles the onslaught of severe weather, the resilience of communities and the efficacy of emergency response measures are being put to the test, highlighting the need for ongoing preparedness and adaptability in the face of nature’s fury.
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