For the following regions: London & South East England South West England Wales Storm...

Published: 12:54 pm December 24, 2020
Updated: 5:57 am October 8, 2025
Amber Met Office Weather Warning issued – UKNIP
 
For the following regions:

Storm Bella will bring disruption to travel and utilities over parts of south and southeast England and south Wales
  • Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected
  • Some roads and bridges likely to close
  • Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs
  • Flying debris is likely and could lead to Injuries or danger to life
  • Injuries and danger to life is likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties
  • There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
Valid from 22:00 on Saturday, 26 December 2020 until 09:00 on Sunday, 27 December 2020
Issued by the Met Office at 10:49 on Thursday, 24 December 2020

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