Wind remains the biggest threat from the storm, but there are various areas at risk...

Published: 1:24 pm November 1, 2023
Updated: 10:57 am October 8, 2025
People Are Being Urged To Prepare For Possible Significant Inland Flooding Across Parts Of England From Wednesday To Friday Due To Storm Ciaran, With Some Significant Coastal Impacts Also Possible But Not Expected On Thursday

Wind remains the biggest threat from the storm, but there are various areas at risk of flooding as a result of heavy rain causing surface water or river flooding.

Heavy rain is expected to start from 18.00 this evening in the South West and will spread further overnight to the Midlands and parts of the North West and North East and into Thursday.  All area teams are preparing for potential coastal and fluvial impacts and widespread flood alerts and warnings are expected to be issued.

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