A “DO NOT travel” warning has been issued as Storm Jocelyn caused “major disruption to rail services” across the UK.
Storm Isha killed five people in gale-force winds of 107mph at the weekend, but just hours later another weather front is set to ravage the country.
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A Canal and River Trust worker walks through floodwater at Naburn Lock on the outskirts of YorkCredit: PA
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Stranded commuters waiting for trains at Euston station in LondonCredit: LNP
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Workers remove a tree that fell on a substation on the Kinnaird estate in Larbert todayCredit: PA
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Flooding caused chaos in York this morningCredit: PA
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The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings across the UKCredit: MET Office
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Tributes have been paid to the youngest victim of Storm Isha Kate Keenan who died in the crash just days after her 25th birthday
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A cyclist battles the wind and rain on Waterloo Bridge in London this morningCredit: LNP
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Floodwater on the outskirts of York this morningCredit: PA
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Members of the public brave the wind and rain as Storm Jocelyn batters Brighton’s south coast todayCredit: Brighton Pictures
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A726 in Paisley flooded near Watermill Hotel due to Storm Jocelyn Credit: John Kirkby
Forecasters warned that Storm Jocelyn’s 80mph wind gusts were likely to prevent workers from restoring roads and railways to working order.
Storm Isha brought down trees on many roads, railway tracks and power lines, and left others flooded.
Footage showed trampolines, cables and even a greenhouse that jammed the railway.
ScotRail said some services were still suspended on its network while engineers checked for damage to the lines from Isha’s impact.
Avanti West Coast is urging customers not to travel north of Preston after 3.30pm.
The operator said: “Your journey may be interrupted if you are traveling today or tomorrow due to the severe weather expected from Storm Jocelyn.
“Services to and from Scotland are ending much earlier than usual today.
“Please do not travel north of Preston after 3.30pm.”
TransPennine Express also warned passengers to avoid journeys from 3pm, when “major disruption” to trains to and from Scotland is expected.
The LNER service between London King’s Cross and Scotland and the CrossCountry train from Newcastle to Edinburgh are also likely to be affected.
National Rail said Storm Jocelyn could cause delays on other rail lines across the UK.
The Met Office has issued amber and amber warnings for rain and winds of up to 80km/h.
An amber wind warning will be in place for northern and western Scotland from 6pm today until 8am tomorrow.
There is a high probability of power outages, phone signal interruptions, damage to buildings, travel delays, road closures and life-threatening waves.
Which train lines were affected by the storm?
- Avanti West Coast – delays today and tomorrow, passengers told “not to travel” north of Preston after 3.30pm
- CrossCountry – no trains north of Newcastle after 5.30pm
- LNER – Passengers told not to travel north of Newcastle from 3pm today until midday tomorrow
- Lumo – some trains are late due to damage to overhead wires
- ScotRail – all trains suspended from 7pm tonight
- TransPennine Express – passengers told not to travel from 3pm today until midday tomorrow
A yellow wind warning will be in place for the Midlands, Wales, Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland from 4pm today until 1pm tomorrow.
West Scotland is also covered by a rain warning from 7am to 6pm tonight, with north-east Scotland facing an ice warning from 11pm to 9am.
Lancashire, Cumbria and the western edge of North Yorkshire will also be covered by a yellow rain warning from 11am to 7pm.
The Met Office map shows Jocelyn racing across the Atlantic in Isha’s wake, picking up power and speed.
Storm Jocelyn was named at noon yesterday as officials confirmed that five people had died in separate weather events the night before.
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Father-of-five Jimmy Rowe has been named by his heartbroken family as one of the victims after his car veered off a flooded road in County Mayo, Ireland.
Elsewhere, a man died in Bradford after allegedly falling down a “man-made trench” – which was fenced off.
A neighbor said the storm blew away the barriers – and photos from the scene show them lying on the ground.
Three people died in separate weather-related accidents in Falkirk, Scotland, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, and County Louth, Ireland.
Isha bought gusts of up to 107mph near the mouth of the River Tay in Scotland, while houses in Donegal, Ireland were on fire after they were thought to have been struck by lightning.
Forecasters are now warning Britons to be careful as Jocelyn batters the UK from today, with amber and yellow weather warnings covering the whole country north of Cardiff and Peterborough.
An amber wind warning is in place for western and northern Scotland from 6pm until 8am tomorrow.
The Met Office said: “There is a good chance that there could be a power outage, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage.
“Probably some damage to the buildings, such as blown tiles from the roofs.
“Longer journey times and cancellations are likely as road, rail, air and ferry services could be affected.
“Some roads and bridges are likely to be closed.
“Injuries and danger to life are likely due to large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, shores and properties.”
Yellow warnings for rain, ice and wind are also in place – with a wind warning covering the whole of the UK north of Oxford.
The severe conditions are hitting as Britons still work to clean up after Storm Isha.
But others across the country are grieving after the storm claimed lives.
Dad Jimmy died after his car skidded on a flooded road in Ireland on Sunday night.
He was said to have been driving along the N17 at Lisduff in Claremorris after dropping his daughter off.
The father’s devastated brother Albie Rowe said their family was in agony.
Injuries and danger to life are likely due to large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, shores and properties.
He met with the office on Storm Jocelyn
Albie said: “Folks, it is with a heavy heart that I break the heartbreaking news that our younger brother Jimmy Rowe has lost his life on the roads.
“Hug your loved ones who you never know when will be the last.
“I love you forever Jimmy.”
Two other men were also killed in accidents that same night.
An 84-year-old man died after his Hyundai crashed into a fallen tree on the A905 in Fife, East Scotland.
The OAP was a passenger in the car, whose other passengers were not injured.
He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the crash near Grangemouth by emergency services and are now appealing to motorists to provide dash cam footage.
Just two hours before a man in his 60s was killed in a crash involving two vans and a fallen tree in Limavady, County Londonerry.
Speaking about the coming storm, Bureau of Meteorology Chief Meteorologist Steve Willington said: “While this system will be a step down from Storm Isha, with damage and clean-up still ongoing, we could potentially see more of the impact of Storm Jocelyn.
“Outbreaks of heavy rain on Tuesday could lead to accumulations of 15 to 20mm fairly widely with 40 to 50mm over higher ground in south-west Scotland, the Highlands and parts of north-west England.
“Wind gusts are expected to reach 55 to 65 mph across NW Scotland, while there is a chance of gusts of up to 75 to 80 mph in a few places, particularly in exposed parts of the Western Isles and coastal NW Scotland early on Wednesday.”
It came after winds from Storm Isha wreaked havoc across the UK overnight.
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Storm Jocelyn is due to hit today after Storm Isha killed five peopleCredit: MET Office
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Dad Jimmy Rowe has been named as one of three victims of the stormCredit: Collection
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A huge tree was brought down by its strong winds in Selly Oak, Birmingham amid Storm IshaCredit: SWNS
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MSC Nicoleta II battled rough seas off the coast of Cork, Ireland yesterdayCredit: BNPS
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Houses in Newtoncunningham, Donegal have been gutted by fire after they were thought to have been struck by lightning
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A flailing metal bar smashed the windscreen of this lorry at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium yesterdayCredit: BNPS
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A Bradford man has died after allegedly falling into a “man-made trench” Credit: SWNS
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The lorry was badly damaged after it overturned amid strong winds on the M6Credit: AFP
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A man battled the winds in Salthill, Galway yesterday Credit: PA
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Turbulent water at Dochart Falls in Killin, Stirling after Storm Isha blew through the area overnightCredit: PA
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