The Met Office have announced that today’s storm has been named, Storm Henk, bringing with it a spell of very strong winds to parts of the UK leading to potential disruption to travel and infrastructure.
The Isle of Wight is narrowly escaping an amber weather warning for very strong winds today (Tuesday), but a yellow Be Alert, warning is still in place and may affect cross-Solent travel today.
Gundersen: More wet and windy weather
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen, said,
“Further wet and windy weather is forecast for the UK this week. 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 southwest 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.”
You can read more about Storm Henk on the Met Office website.
