Second storm to sweep the UK - as overhead line 'explodes' at Manchester Piccadilly

Second storm to sweep the UK – as overhead line ‘explodes’ at Manchester Piccadilly

Dec 10, 2023

More heavy rain is expected as the second named storm of the weekend is set to sweep the UK.

The Met Office warns Storm Fergus could bring gusty winds, particularly in the West, as well as further rainfall on Sunday evening.

A yellow rain warning covering an area stretching from Carlisle to Sheffield was in place until 3am on Sunday morning, with as much as 30mm of rain falling on already saturated ground.

Forecasters are monitoring the weather system and said further warnings could be introduced later today – with a risk of hail and thunder in places.

The strongest winds are likely to hit south Wales and areas around the Bristol Channel.

Trains, flights, ferries and car journeys could be disrupted by the bad weather, while seafronts and coastal communities may be affected by spray and large waves.

Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge said conditions will hopefully turn drier and more settled in the second half of next week.

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Storm Fergus was named by the Irish meteorological service, Met Eireann.

On Saturday, Storm Elin brought strong winds and heavy downpours to parts of the UK and Ireland.

Manchester was particularly affected, with train services from Piccadilly cancelled after an overhead line “exploded”.

Northern Rail issued a “do not travel” alert to passengers, citing “multiple weather-related incidents”.

Trains travelling to Liverpool, Wales, Norwich, York and Edinburgh were all affected.

Some passengers were left stranded, with many being forced to hire expensive taxis or get hotel rooms.

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