Drivers across the UK are being advised of dangerous conditions as Storm Gerrit arrives on Wednesday. The Met Office has issued several yellow wind and rain warnings, with potential wintry hazards expected.
Meteorologist Simon Partridge indicated that the storm’s name is intended to alert travelers returning from the Christmas holidays.
Partridge explained that the widespread warnings justify the storm’s name, which aims to emphasize the risks, especially as the roads are expected to be busy with holiday traffic. He noted that storm conditions will affect nearly all of the UK, with significant snowfall anticipated in parts of Scotland.
A yellow rain and snow warning will be in effect from 6 am to 9 pm across much of Scotland.
Travel disruptions are likely as yellow wind and rain warnings impact much of the UK.Wind warnings are in place for southern England, the English Channel coast, western Wales, north-west England, Northern Ireland, northern Scotland, and the Northern Isles, with only central areas of the UK remaining unaffected. Winds in these areas could reach 50-60mph, and up to 70mph on high ground and exposed coasts.
Rain warnings cover Northern Ireland, western Wales, north-west England, and Scotland, where a combined rain and snow warning is issued.
The Met Office anticipates rainfall of 40-60mm, with up to 70-90mm in western Wales and the Pennines. Scotland and the Northern Isles may experience snow above 200 meters.
Additionally, a status orange rain warning is in effect for south-west Ireland, including Kerry and west Cork, starting at 8 pm on Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday until midnight.